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Marcus's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Marcus was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Douglas L. Brown
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Leeds
Marcus was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Leeds Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $2,650 short. my father has been in and out of Leeds Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Marcus struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Marcus won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,600 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Douglas
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Allan M. Cruz

    Take care, Douglas. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

    • Lin Fang Zhong

      Take care, Douglas. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Nsukka.

      • Thandi Ndlovu

        gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

        • Rosa Bellini

          hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal. Love from Barcelona.

          • Noah W. Riley

            wishing you peace, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Laval so I could bring a meal.

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