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Standing with Allison: stomach cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Chandler University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States3,358 views
Heather Foster
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Chandler
Allison was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November. The oncology team at Chandler University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Allison is 56, worked as a bakery worker until November, 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 Chandler University Hospital 3 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 $12,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,250 • Scans and lab work: $1,300 • Transport to Chandler University Hospital: $610 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $650 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,790 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Updates from Heather

  1. We're at 19% thanks to 59 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,093 raised so far (9%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Thành Nghĩa TranQuestion

    What exactly is the $12,600 for?

    • Heather FosterOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($8,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Luis L. Hernández

    Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

    • Asher D. JacobsVerified organization

      Praying for you, Heather. I hope things turn around soon

      • Mikhail Evgeny TkachenkoQuestion

        how is Allison doing now?

        • Kemal Önder

          thinking of you, Heather. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Walter H. Henry

            Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

            • Jabu F. Botha

              Sending love, Heather. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 25 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

              • Vanessa Farias

                Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                $4,825.50 raised of $12,600

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