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Standing with Cherry: thyroid cancer treatment costs

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

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Cherry M. Zamora
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Cebu City
In September I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Cebu City Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 58, I worked as a farmer until September, 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 Cebu City Cancer Centre 4 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,550 goes: • Scans and lab work: $130 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Household costs while unable to work: $210 • Transport to Cebu City Cancer Centre: $160 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Cherry
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Cherry

  1. Small update. $265 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Cherry

  2. 88% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $1,361 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

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  • Usman Samuel Yakubu

    Sending good thoughts, Cherry. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 5 people at work. All the best

    • Kweku Baah

      stay strong, Cherry. Get well soon. Thinking of Cebu City.

      • Juma Kiptoo Mugisha

        Sending good thoughts, Cherry. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

        • Shahana Majumder

          Sending strength, Cherry. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

          • Javier C. Martínez

            Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best

            • Pratik C. Pandya

              Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

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