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Help Alexandra through 4 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Salem Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Megan A. Fleming
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Salem
Alexandra was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in June. The oncology team at Salem Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Alexandra is 40, worked as a farmer until June, 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 Salem Cancer Centre 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $9,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,300 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $950 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Megan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($883). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $441 raised so far (5%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $391 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Willow D. Lambert

    Good luck, Megan. Your post was clear and honest

    • Declan E. Duncan

      Hang in there, Megan. Wishing Alexandra a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Mateo K. Lara

        Good luck, Megan. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

        • Vaishali D. Karandikar

          Thanks for sharing this, Megan. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Jimma

          • Brian Mutua Kessy

            Thinking of you, Megan. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Sultana Nipa AliAddress verified

              Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Salem.

              • Amparo T. Díaz

                Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted

                • Charles Lamb

                  Hope things get better soon, Megan. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

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