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Michelle's thyroid cancer treatment fund

6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Makati Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Romeo J. De Leon
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Makati
Michelle was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October. The oncology team at the Makati Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Michelle is 41, worked as a taxi driver until October, 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 the Makati Oncology Institute 4 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,450 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $590 • Scans and lab work: $300 • Transport to the Makati Oncology Institute: $135 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 • Household costs while unable to work: $305 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Romeo

  1. Small update. $506 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 33% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($253 in total) I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Paul James MugishaPhoto verified

    thanks for sharing this, Romeo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

    • Ahmet Burak Aydın

      Thinking of you and your family, Romeo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

      • Esperanza S. Guerrero

        Praying for you, Romeo. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

        • Nora R. O'Neill

          Take care, Romeo. Get well soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos.

          • Do-hyun Jin-woo Han

            Hope things get better soon, Romeo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

            • Patience Bonsu

              Sending good thoughts, Romeo. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Charlene J. Van der Merwe

                Take care, Romeo. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours.

                • Colton L. Hamilton

                  Thinking of you, Romeo. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

                  • Mpho N. JonesPhoto verified

                    Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Nice this morning. All the best.

                    • Theodore K. GreeneAddress verified

                      So sorry you're going through this, Romeo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Makati

                      • Mega Winda Maulana

                        Hope things get better soon, Romeo. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                        • René Mathieu Leroux

                          Wishing you the best, Romeo. Hope you get there. Greetings from Bengaluru

                          • Patrick K. Ellis

                            Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

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