Marilyn's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Philadelphia General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,600 short. Doctors at Philadelphia General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $3,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Post-operative medication: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $880 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.