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Help me through 4 rounds of treatment for cervical cancer
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Los Angeles Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States5,083 views
In August I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Los Angeles Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 the Los Angeles Oncology Institute 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $8,800 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $1,100
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,000
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Praying for you, Quinn. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Athens
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Thika!
what's already covered and what's the $8,800 for?
Scans and lab work is $1,100 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
Wishing you peace, Quinn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Bergamo.
Praying for you, Quinn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Quinn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Quinn. Wishing Quinn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 30 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless!
so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Los Angeles.