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Help me through 4 rounds of treatment for early-stage lung cancer
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Amsterdam University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands4,473 views
In July I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Amsterdam University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 49, I worked as a nurse 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 Amsterdam University Hospital 2 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 $9,050 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,250
• Scans and lab work: $1,550
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Lisa
Updates from Lisa
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,627 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings
keep going. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
How is Lisa doing now?
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Lisa. This could happen to any of us
Sending love, Lisa. Hope you get there. Sent it to 14 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Lisa. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nizamabad donated after I showed her your page. Take care