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Standing with Jessica: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

Jessica is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Jessica H. Maharaj
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Polokwane
In July I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Polokwane Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a bus conductor until July, 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 the Polokwane Oncology Institute 5 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 $2,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,100 • Scans and lab work: $250 • Transport to the Polokwane Oncology Institute: $250 • Household costs while unable to work: $350 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Good luck, Jessica. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

    • Wishing you the best, Jessica. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jessica?

        • Jessica H. MaharajOwnerAnswerID verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about chemotherapy and medication not covered, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

      • Hang in there, Jessica. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Polokwane.

        • is chemotherapy and medication not covered the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Jessica H. MaharajOwnerAnswerID verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($2,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Polokwane.

          • Gamze KaracaAddress verified

            Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Chicago.

            • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

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