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Standing with Ezekiel: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs
Ezekiel is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada4,180 views
In May I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Vancouver Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until May, 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 Vancouver Regional Medical Center 4 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 $5,900 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,800
• Scans and lab work: $910
• Transport to Vancouver Regional Medical Center: $640
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $640
• Household costs while unable to work: $910
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Updates from Ezekiel
Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($1,965). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.
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Rooting for you, Ezekiel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Ezekiel. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in La Plata but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Muzaffarpur this morning. Love from Muzaffarpur.
Take care, Ezekiel. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.
Rooting for you. Get well soon. Greetings from Sukkur.