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Help me through 10 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma
Vivaan is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Glasgow Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Glasgow Regional Medical Center 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 $6,750 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,700
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,000
• Transport to Glasgow Regional Medical Center: $1,050
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Take care
Hang in there, Vivaan. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Glasgow
hang in there, Vivaan. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
any update on how things are going in Glasgow?
Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Gold Coast this morning. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Vivaan. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Lecce donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vivaan
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. household costs while unable to work is the biggest at $1,700. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this, Vivaan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Tehuacán donated after I showed her your page
Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
wishing Vivaan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Leipzig!
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Best of luck, Vivaan. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Mecca.
Stay strong, Vivaan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page.
Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Love from Zapopan
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.