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Standing with Kun: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

Supporting Kun through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to the Geelong Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Nan Shi
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Kun was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at the Geelong Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Kun is 40, worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Geelong Oncology Institute 5 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 $6,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,850 • Scans and lab work: $840 • Transport to the Geelong Oncology Institute: $420 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,070 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Nan

Updates from Nan

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,684 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • sending love, Nan. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Love from Tamale.

    • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Geelong

      • Travis F. GarrettQuestionPhoto verified

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kun

        • Nan ShiOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $2,850. Thanks for asking.

      • Sending strength, Nan. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

        • You're not alone, Nan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. All the best.

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

            • Nan ShiOwnerAnswer

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

          • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Ekurhuleni

            • hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mardan.

              • How is Kun doing now?

                • you're not alone, Nan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Jabalpur this morning. Thinking of Geelong.

                    • Hope it all works out, Nan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 11 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from București.

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Nan. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

                        • Peter SchumacherID verifiedPhoto verified

                          Sending strength, Nan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

                          • Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best

                            • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                              • Thinking of you, Nan. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

                                • So sorry you're going through this, Nan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

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