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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Florence afford treatment in Paris
6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Paris Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In June I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at the Paris Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a taxi driver until June, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to the Paris Oncology Institute 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $9,650 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,050
• Transport to the Paris Oncology Institute: $930
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $780
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,890
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Florence
We're at 6% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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You're not alone, Florence. This could happen to any of us. Love from Surakarta
Wishing you peace, Florence. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Thanks for sharing this, Florence. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Ikeja.
Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bengaluru.
hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.