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Standing with Danielle: colon cancer treatment costs
Danielle is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In November I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Springfield Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in January. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a taxi driver until November, 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 Springfield Cancer Centre 5 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 $12,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,250
• Scans and lab work: $1,550
• Transport to Springfield Cancer Centre: $1,250
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,450
With deep gratitude,
Danielle
Updates from Danielle
Small update. $3,216 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. - Danielle
Small update. $1,609 so far, we've started the first stage.
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thinking of you, Danielle. Wishing Danielle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Greetings from Mumbai.
Hope this works out for you. Love from Syracuse.
Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Springfield.