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Standing with Kevin: stomach cancer treatment costs
Supporting Kevin through stomach cancer: medication, transport to the Makati Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.
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Kevin was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August. The oncology team at the Makati Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks.
Kevin is 35, worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Makati Oncology Institute 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $650 goes:
• Transport to the Makati Oncology Institute: $150
• Scans and lab work: $160
• Household costs while unable to work: $340
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Arnel
42% there. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Thank you.
Small update. $65 so far, the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.
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wishing Kevin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
is transport to the Makati Oncology Institute the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. transport to the Makati Oncology Institute comes first ($150) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Stay strong, Arnel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.
Sending love, Arnel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick