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Help me through 6 rounds of treatment for cervical cancer
Arnel is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines2,019 views
In June I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Makati Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a construction supervisor until June, 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 Makati 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 $1,650 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050
• Scans and lab work: $125
• Transport to the Makati Oncology Institute: $80
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85
• Household costs while unable to work: $310
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Sending good thoughts, Arnel. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Thinking of you and your family, Arnel. Your post was clear and honest
Good luck, Arnel. Get well soon. Love from Grenoble
sending good thoughts, Arnel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Embakasi.
Sending good thoughts, Arnel. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Wishing you the best, Arnel. Looking forward to the next update. God bless