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Standing with Kevin: colon cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at San Francisco University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Douglas C. Powell
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San Francisco
Kevin was diagnosed with colon cancer in September. The oncology team at San Francisco University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Kevin is 30, worked as a bus conductor until September, 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 San Francisco University Hospital 2 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 $11,550 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,050 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750 • Scans and lab work: $750 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Douglas

  1. Quick update: $902 raised so far (8%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,346 raised so far (12%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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    “Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Heliopolis”

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    “All the best. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Newport”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Moscow”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Syracuse”

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  • Logan Reyes

    Wishing Kevin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

    • Isabelle Hill

      Stay strong, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Tim EngelPhoto verified

        Good luck, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Giza so I could bring a meal. All the best.

        • Tobias Michael NeumannPhoto verified

          Sending love, Douglas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. All the best.

          • Aiden S. LeQuestion

            what exactly is the $11,550 for?

            • Douglas C. PowellOwnerAnswer

              It's all in the list in the story. household costs while unable to work is the big one at $2,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Fernando G. Guzmán

            Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

            • Arthit Suthep Yodrak

              Best of luck, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • Omar Sami Sarkis

                Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from London.

                • Serkan Recep Uçar

                  Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                  • Esteban H. Castro

                    Keep going, Douglas. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of San Francisco.

                    • Noel B. SalvadorPhoto verified

                      Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Manila but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Manila

                      $4,292.50 raised of $11,550

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