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Standing with Gilbert: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

Gilbert is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Imelda A. Ramos
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Makati
Gilbert was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in November. The oncology team at Makati Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Gilbert is 28, worked as a construction supervisor until November, 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 Makati Regional Medical Center 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 $2,150 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,350 • Scans and lab work: $240 • Transport to Makati Regional Medical Center: $120 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $90 • Household costs while unable to work: $350 Thanks for being kind about this. - Imelda
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Updates from Imelda

  1. Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($1,603). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,036 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($704 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Esteban Vásquez

    hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. Blessings.

    • Rakesh N. Awasthi

      Thinking of you, Imelda. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Nakuru

      • Claire K. WadeID verified

        rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Jihan Rahayu Setiawan

          Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Badagry

          • Naledi D. Van der Merwe

            So sorry you're going through this, Imelda. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

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