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Standing with Heather: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Heather is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Danielle L. Torres
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Scranton
Heather was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in September. The oncology team at the Scranton Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Heather is 57, worked as a hairdresser until September, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Scranton Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250 • Scans and lab work: $1,300 • Transport to the Scranton Oncology Institute: $650 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $870 • Household costs while unable to work: $880 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Danielle

  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($2,500). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 11% thanks to 28 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $415 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Heather all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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  • Padraig D. GriffinVerified organization

    Thinking of you, Danielle. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Scranton.

    • Deepa A. BabuID verifiedPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Danielle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Santos.

      • Ritu P. Oberoi

        Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Scranton!

        • Rajeshwari L. Nayak

          Sending love, Danielle. Shared this with my family

          • Orla M. Flanagan

            Sending good thoughts, Danielle. Hope you get there. Thinking of Scranton.

            • Ricardo Gustavo BezerraID verified

              Hang in there. Wishing Heather a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

              • Gang Shuai DuID verified

                Rooting for you, Danielle. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.

                • Narong Sakda TangsiriID verifiedPhoto verified

                  Best of luck, Danielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Santos.

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