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Standing with John Paul: thyroid cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Caloocan Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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John Paul C. Concepcion
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Caloocan
In September I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at the Caloocan Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a taxi driver until September, 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 Caloocan 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $900 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $640 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 โ€ข Transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute: $150 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - John Paul
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  • Nga ฤร o Phung

    Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Bowling Green so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Caloocan.

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