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Help Emily through 10 rounds of treatment for early-stage lung cancer

Emily is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada7,738 views
Marilyn Chapman
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Mississauga
Emily was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in December. The oncology team at the Mississauga Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in March. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Emily is 51, worked as a primary school teacher until December, 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 the Mississauga Oncology Institute 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $10,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,150 • Transport to the Mississauga Oncology Institute: $1,000 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $290 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,660 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Marilyn
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Marilyn

  1. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($4,040). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. Quick update: $2,340 raised so far (22%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Karachi”

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    “Happy to help. Hope the March deadline works out. - Comilla”

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    “Hang in there. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Naivasha”

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  • Okechukwu Chidi Chukwu🇳🇬Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Nathan N. Robertson🇦🇺Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Practical and effective help

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Waylon W. Walsh

    Hang in there, Marilyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care!

    • Tamanna Tamanna Ali

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Fort Worth.

      • Wei Yong DingPhoto verified

        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

        • Rutuja A. Kulkarni

          Sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

          • Isaac Ross

            Thanks for sharing this, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Andrew N. Kennedy

              Keep going, Marilyn. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from San Jose.

              • Saif Jewel Bose

                You're not alone, Marilyn. Get well soon. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Joliet.

                • Zubair Haider OrakzaiPhoto verified

                  Praying for you, Marilyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                  • Anderson Luiz Cardoso

                    stay strong, Marilyn. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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