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Standing with Andrés: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs
Andrés is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Aurora University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 27, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until August, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Aurora University Hospital 2 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $8,650 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,250
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,010
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Andrés
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($2,943). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $1,000
- Maryam Nadia Youssef 🇪🇬 · $250
- Raúl S. Ríos 🇲🇽 · $250
“Only $250 but hope it helps. - Guadalajara”
- Kiprop Salim Lubega 🇹🇿 · $200
- Hasan Rafiq Sarker 🇧🇩 · $200
- Saif Liton Akter 🇧🇩 · $200
“Thinking of you. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Comilla”
- Rotimi Gbenga Olawale 🇳🇬 · $100
- Lwazi B. Coetzee 🇿🇦 · $100
- Rima Shapla Ghosh 🇮🇳 · $100
“Be well. Hope the December deadline works out. - Indore”
- Rahayu Dewi Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $100
- Santiago H. Santos 🇺🇸 · $100
- Jae-hyun Ha-joon Song 🇺🇸 · $100
“Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Spokane”
- Ruby Calloway 🇬🇧 · $100
- Mizanur Habib Khan 🇧🇩 · $100
- Minato Yuto Yamaguchi 🇯🇵 · $100
- Emeka Musa Bello 🇳🇬 · $100
- Lata E. Sethi 🇺🇸 · $100
- Vishal L. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $100
- Krishna A. Grewal 🇮🇳 · $100
- Neema Fatuma Rashidi 🇹🇿 · $100
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Take care, Andrés. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 28 people at work. Thinking of Aurora.
Take care, Andrés. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Adama.
What's already covered and what's the $8,650 for?
stay strong, Andrés. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Kumasi donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you and your family, Andrés. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.
Wishing Andrés a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Aurora
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning. Love from Adama