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Hiếu's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a benign brain tumor, Hiếu was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Hiếu Vinh Luong
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Cần Thơ
In April I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $335 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Hiếu
due date
2026-07-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Jimena E. ÁlvarezID verified

    Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Cần Thơ

    • Chiara Giulia Morelli

      you're not alone, Hiếu. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

      • Aarón M. Luna

        Thinking of you and your family, Hiếu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 24 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Allison N. Willis

          Thinking of you, Hiếu. Wishing Hiếu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 16 people at work.

          • Srinivas A. Gowda

            Hang in there, Hiếu. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

            • Aadhya KushwahaAddress verified

              Get well soon. Greetings from Cartagena.

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