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Standing with Katherine: prostate cancer treatment costs

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Bakersfield University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,203 views
Katherine D. Castro
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Bakersfield
In June I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Bakersfield University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a hairdresser until June, 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 Bakersfield University Hospital 2 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 $12,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $9,000 • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Transport to Bakersfield University Hospital: $390 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,990 Thanks for being kind about this.
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  • Lilian Wambui Tembo

    hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mumbai.

    • Tanvi M. KumarQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Katherine?

      • Katherine D. CastroOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Bakersfield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Malak Sara Trabelsi

      hope the doctors have good news. After 19 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

      • Travis J. Contreras

        hope it all works out. Get well soon. Love from Rotterdam

        • Salim Kariuki Kessy

          Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

          • Bakari Bakari Mukasa

            Sending love, Katherine. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

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