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Standing with Elżbieta: prostate cancer treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Kraków Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In June I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Kraków Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 58, I worked as a bank teller until June, 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 Kraków 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 $1,150 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $530
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $330
• Transport to the Kraków Oncology Institute: $290
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Elżbieta
Updates from Elżbieta
Quick update: $120 raised so far (10%). the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $70 raised so far (6%). the plan for transport to the Kraków Oncology Institute is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.
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So sorry you're going through this, Elżbieta. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Hyderabad
Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Sending love, Elżbieta. Hope this works out for you. God bless.