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Madeline's colon cancer treatment fund

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Weston H. Stevens
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Bakersfield
Madeline was diagnosed with colon cancer in May. The oncology team at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Madeline is 32, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Bakersfield Regional Medical Center 2 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $8,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,450 • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Transport to Bakersfield Regional Medical Center: $870 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,230 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Weston

  1. Update from Bakersfield: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Weston

  2. Quick update: $693 raised so far (8%). the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Mpho KrugerVerified organization

    Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Love from Newcastle.

    • Mi-sook Ye-eun JinQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Madeline

      • Weston H. StevensOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $4,450, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Waraporn Pimchanok Ngamsuk

      shared this with my family. Love from Bakersfield.

      • Omondi Odhiambo Kimani

        look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Gaziantep.

        • Lawrence Zakaria

          Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Bonny.

          • Prachi G. Vora

            Keep going, Weston. Wishing Madeline a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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