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Standing with Mariana: stomach cancer treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Oakland Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States7,194 views
Mariana E. Muñoz
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Oakland
In October I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Oakland Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 40, I worked as a shop owner until October, 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 the Oakland Oncology Institute 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 $12,150 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,500 • Scans and lab work: $820 • Transport to the Oakland Oncology Institute: $1,150 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $410 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,270 Thank you so much.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Mariana

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

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  • Dennis Hamisi Ngowi

    Thanks for sharing this, Mariana. Hope you get there. Thinking of Oakland.

    • Deepa K. Acharya

      hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • Viviane Josiane Rodrigues

        Stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

        • Girma Fasil Lemma

          Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Coventry.

          • Rizky Pandu Simanjuntak

            Sending love. Get well soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Oakland.

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