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Standing with Céline: colon cancer treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Paris University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In June I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Paris University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 28, I worked as a bank teller until June, 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 Paris 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 $4,850 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,450
• Scans and lab work: $490
• Transport to Paris University Hospital: $910
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Céline
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So sorry you're going through this, Céline. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Suwon!
stay strong, Céline. Wishing Céline a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Paris.
Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
How is Céline doing now?
Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Fresno
Hope things get better soon, Céline. Get well soon
Keep going, Céline. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.
what's already covered and what's the $4,850 for?
It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $3,450, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Niterói.
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Macon donated after I showed her your page
hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Paris.
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Campinas
Thanks for sharing this, Céline. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Cape Town.
thinking of you, Céline. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Wellington.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best
Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!