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Help Walter through 10 rounds of treatment for stage 3 ovarian cancer
Walter is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Walter was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in July. The oncology team at Corpus Christi Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Walter is 34, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Corpus Christi Cancer Centre 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $12,250 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,500
• Scans and lab work: $690
• Transport to Corpus Christi Cancer Centre: $790
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $410
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,860
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how is Walter doing now?
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Ankara so I could bring a meal.
take care, Tammy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Corpus Christi.
what exactly is the $12,250 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $8,500. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope things get better soon, Tammy. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
You're not alone, Tammy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings!
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings
thanks for sharing this, Tammy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.