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Standing with Marilyn: multiple myeloma treatment costs
Marilyn is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Marilyn was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August. The oncology team at the Cairns Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Marilyn is 50, worked as a construction supervisor until August, 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 the Cairns Oncology Institute 3 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 $5,800 goes:
β’ Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,100
β’ Scans and lab work: $670
β’ Transport to the Cairns Oncology Institute: $620
β’ Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $450
β’ Household costs while unable to work: $960
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βGood luck. Only $1,000 but hope it helps. - Belfastβ
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praying for you, Piper. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Cairns.
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Lucknow donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Cairns
thinking of you, Piper. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Kochi.