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Shawn's cervical cancer treatment fund
Shawn is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Shawn was diagnosed with cervical cancer in September. The oncology team at the Columbus Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in December. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Shawn is 58, worked as a construction supervisor until September, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Columbus Oncology Institute 5 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 his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $11,400 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500
• Scans and lab work: $600
• Transport to the Columbus Oncology Institute: $1,300
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,630
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Christian
Updates from Christian
Small update. $3,599 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.
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what exactly is the $11,400 for?
Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $7,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
rooting for you. Wishing Shawn a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
hope it all works out, Christian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Stay strong, Christian. Your post was clear and honest.
Good luck, Christian. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Coventry this morning. Thinking of Columbus.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best