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Standing with Herman: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Supporting Herman through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Joyce K. Velasco
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Caloocan
Herman was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in November. The oncology team at the Caloocan Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Herman is 51, worked as a bakery worker 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 the Caloocan Oncology Institute 3 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 $2,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $320 • Transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute: $115 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60 • Household costs while unable to work: $355 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Joyce

  1. Quick update: $1,303 raised so far (65%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($580). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Jose K. Fernandez

    You're not alone, Joyce. I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Butwal

    • Paisley E. JensenQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Herman!

      • Joyce K. VelascoOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($1,150) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Reagan K. Kennedy

      thinking of you, Joyce. Hope you get there. Thinking of Caloocan

      • Simiyu Opio Kimaro

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Dhaka this morning

        • Ximena K. NavaPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Rawalpindi

          • Mateo E. PachecoID verifiedPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Joyce. Hope this works out for you

            • Gaurav E. Saxena

              You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 24 people at work. Thinking of Caloocan.

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