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Help me through 12 rounds of treatment for colon cancer

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Kyoto Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan6,086 views
Eri Mariko Maeda
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Kyoto
In July I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Kyoto Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a farmer until July, 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 the Kyoto Oncology Institute 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,700 goes: • Transport to the Kyoto Oncology Institute: $950 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 Glad we found this place. - Eri
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Updates from Eri

  1. Quick update: $2,602 raised so far (30%). the plan for transport to the Kyoto Oncology Institute is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $1,356 so far, the plan for transport to the Kyoto Oncology Institute is now scheduled.

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  • Imelda M. VillanuevaQuestion

    Is transport to the Kyoto Oncology Institute the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Eri Mariko MaedaOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. transport to the Kyoto Oncology Institute is the biggest at $950. Thanks for asking.

  • Fabiana Heloísa Ribeiro

    praying for you, Eri. Hope you get there. God bless.

    • Vikas H. AwasthiVerified organization

      Thinking of you and your family, Eri. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. All the best.

      • Igor Konstantin Petrenko

        Stay strong, Eri. Wishing Eri a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Bambang Satria Wibowo

          Hope things get better soon, Eri. Shared it with a few friends. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Feira de Santana.

          • Liam T. Davidson

            sending love, Eri. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

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