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Help me through 4 rounds of treatment for colon cancer

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Cebu City Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Aileen W. Tomas
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Cebu City
In October I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Cebu City Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, I worked as a bus conductor until October, 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 Cebu City Regional Medical Center 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 $1,800 goes: • Transport to Cebu City Regional Medical Center: $210 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,250 • Scans and lab work: $340 Thank you so much.
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  • Nyambura Achieng KamauQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Aileen?

    • Aileen W. TomasOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Cebu City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Esteban N. Fernández

    Best of luck, Aileen. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

    • Abhishek J. Arora

      sending good thoughts, Aileen. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Manoj ShuklaQuestion

        how is Aileen doing now?

        • Arjun W. Dwivedi

          Rooting for you, Aileen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together

          • Tatiana Polishchuk

            Hope things get better soon, Aileen. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

            • Tomás A. Mendoza

              Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. God bless.

              • Amaka Yetunde JimohPhoto verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Aileen. This could happen to any of us. After 26 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

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