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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Ingrid afford treatment in Munich
Ingrid is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Ingrid was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May. The oncology team at Munich Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Ingrid is 47, worked as a bakery worker until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Munich Cancer Centre 2 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $6,000 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,850
• Scans and lab work: $580
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,100
• Transport to Munich Cancer Centre: $470
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Emma
Updates from Emma
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,732 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Best of luck, Emma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Cali.
Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Sukkur.
Wishing you peace, Emma. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Love from Los Angeles.