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Joshua's thyroid cancer treatment fund

Joshua is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇵🇭 Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines1,663 views
Joshua D. Santos
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Dasmariñas
In May I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Dasmariñas University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a bus conductor until May, 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 Dasmariñas University Hospital 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 $1,500 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $320 • Transport to Dasmariñas University Hospital: $190 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $865 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Joshua
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Joshua

  1. 37% there. the plan for transport to Dasmariñas University Hospital is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Update from Dasmariñas: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Joshua all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Joshua all day after reading this.”

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  • Esteban A. Galindo

    Hope you get there. We're a small family in Jessore but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Jasmine K. SantosPhoto verified

      Hang in there. This could happen to any of us.

      • Mai Xuân DaoQuestion

        what exactly is the $1,500 for?

        • Joshua D. SantosOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. household costs while unable to work is the big one at $320, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Emiliano B. Chávez

        Sending good thoughts, Joshua. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Lefteris Antonios Tzortzis

          so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. God bless

          • Peace Ifeoma Aliyu

            Hope things get better soon, Joshua. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Hyderabad.

            • John Paul D. Magsaysay

              I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Iloilo City

              • Valentin Serge Fleury

                Sending love. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

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