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Help Ismael through 10 rounds of treatment for stage 2 breast cancer

Supporting Ismael through stage 2 breast cancer: medication, transport to Manila University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,956 views
Gilbert C. Ramirez
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Manila
Ismael was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in August. The oncology team at Manila University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Ismael is 49, worked as a bakery worker until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Manila University Hospital 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,000 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $320 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,580 Thank you for reading my story. - Gilbert
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Updates from Gilbert

  1. Update from Manila: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

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    “Be well. Hope the November deadline works out. - Beersheba”

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    “Be well. Thought of Ismael all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Hope things get better. Been where you're, it gets better. - Hyderabad”

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    “From my family to yours. I'm in Pasig, thinking of you. - Pasig”

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  • Satish A. Chaudhary

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 19 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Jacksonville

    • Henrique Cláudio Figueiredo

      Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 6 people at work. Thinking of Manila

      • Zara Laiba AhmedQuestion

        How is Ismael doing now?

        • Roman Padilla

          Good luck. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

          • Andrew K. Jimenez

            Hope things get better soon, Gilbert. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

            • Sofia NordinID verifiedPhoto verified

              Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Mombasa.

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