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Florence's stage 2 breast cancer treatment fund

Florence is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France4,632 views
Florence Hélène Deschamps
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Paris
In April I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Paris Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 40, I worked as a construction supervisor until April, 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 Paris Cancer Centre 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 $10,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,450 • Transport to Paris Cancer Centre: $900 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $560 • Household costs while unable to work: $890 Glad we found this place. - Florence
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Florence

  1. Small update. $3,944 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($2,415). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

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  • Ramesh Dangol 🇳🇵 · $500

    “Hope this helps. From Bhaktapur with love.”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Kampala”

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  • Sebastian J. Barker 🇦🇺 · $100

    “Good luck. Thought of Florence all day after reading this. - Sydney”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
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    “Wishing you the best. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Shreveport”

  • Muhammad Hamza Ismail 🇵🇰 · $100

    “Hang in there. Hope the July deadline works out. - Faisalabad”

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    “God bless. My brother told me about this one. - Likoni”

Reviews

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  • Rudi Bambang Ramadhan🇮🇩Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Cristina F. Orozco🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Nolan R. JohnsonQuestion

    what's already covered and what's the $10,300 for?

    • Florence Hélène DeschampsOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $6,500. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Jaxon D. Vega

    Sending strength, Florence. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

    • Marta T. Orozco

      Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

      • Hannah Gifty Fosu

        Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Paris

        • Santhosh D. Vaidyanathan

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Paris

          • Khalid Tawfik

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

            • Alexandra C. Patel

              Wishing you peace, Florence. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

              • Megan Meyer

                Wishing Florence a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Weronika Alicja Nowakowski

                  Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from George.

                  • Naresh N. Bhatia

                    Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours.

                    • Rubén S. Santos

                      Thanks for sharing this, Florence. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Setagaya so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                      • Indah Putri PermanaID verifiedPhoto verified

                        Sending strength, Florence. Hope this works out for you

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