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Standing with Maria: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Dasmariñas Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇵🇭 Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines2,264 views
Jayson S. Rivera
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Dasmariñas
Maria was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in April. The oncology team at Dasmariñas Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Maria is 37, worked as a tailor until April, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Dasmariñas Cancer Centre 4 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115 • Household costs while unable to work: $235 Every share and every dollar helps. - Jayson
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Updates from Jayson

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($647). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $632 raised so far (45%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 18% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. More news soon.

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gliwice”

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    “Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

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  • Jay C. Parikh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Tadeusz Dariusz Kwiatkowski🇵🇱Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hamza Majid Khalil

    Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Mangaluru

    • Chiamaka Sade OkonkwoPhoto verified

      Hang in there, Jayson. Wishing Maria a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Silas Campos

        sending strength, Jayson. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

        • Upendo Upendo Wafula

          Thinking of you, Jayson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

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