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Standing with Ecrin: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Haarlem Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Ecrin Çelik
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Haarlem
In November I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at the Haarlem Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, 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 the Haarlem Oncology Institute 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 $8,450 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $640 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,400 • Scans and lab work: $910 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 With deep gratitude, Ecrin
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Updates from Ecrin

  1. Update from Haarlem: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 48% thanks to 80 of you. I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. More news soon.

  3. 21% there. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Thank you.

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  • Fatima J. Smith

    Thanks for sharing this, Ecrin. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Keiko Mei KudoQuestion

      How is Ecrin doing now?

      • Teresa K. Guzman

        Wishing you peace, Ecrin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Half-Way Tree.

        • Kinsley N. McCoyQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ecrin.

          • Yaa Mavis Yamoah

            Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

            • Everly C. Wagner

              Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • Osama Walid Amin

                Rooting for you, Ecrin. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Guadalajara but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Haarlem.

                • Esteban G. Benítez

                  Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

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