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Standing with Cherry: prostate cancer treatment costs

Cherry is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Cherry D. Concepcion
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Lapu-Lapu
In February I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Lapu-Lapu Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 37, I worked as a bank teller until February, 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 Lapu-Lapu Cancer Centre 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 $1,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $220 • Transport to Lapu-Lapu Cancer Centre: $160 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60 • Household costs while unable to work: $160 Thanks for being kind about this. - Cherry
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Updates from Cherry

  1. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($235). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($215 in total) the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $35 raised so far (2%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Cherry

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Cherry all day after reading this.”

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