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Standing with Esteban: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs
Esteban is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States3,519 views
Esteban was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in April. The oncology team at Los Angeles University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Esteban is 41, worked as a farmer 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 Los Angeles University Hospital 4 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $9,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,300
• Scans and lab work: $1,600
• Transport to Los Angeles University Hospital: $970
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $750
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,580
With deep gratitude,
Bruno
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Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning. Take care
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Coventry
wishing Esteban a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
What exactly is the $9,200 for?
Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $4,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.
Sending love, Bruno. This could happen to any of us.
wishing Esteban a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Thinking of you, Bruno. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. God bless.
keep going. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Bruno. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from St. Petersburg.
Wishing you peace, Bruno. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Los Angeles
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.