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Standing with Do-hyun: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs
Do-hyun is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Do-hyun was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in April. The oncology team at the Suwon Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Do-hyun is 42, worked as a taxi driver until April, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Suwon Oncology Institute 5 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $7,050 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $630
• Household costs while unable to work: $760
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250
• Transport to the Suwon Oncology Institute: $410
With deep gratitude,
Hae-won
Updates from Hae-won
13% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Hae-won
Update from Suwon: we've started the first stage. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Do-hyun?
Thank you. If you're in Suwon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Do-hyun!
Scans and lab work is $630 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Keep going, Hae-won. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Take care, Hae-won. Wishing Do-hyun a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Suwon.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Sheffield.