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Standing with Mark: multiple myeloma treatment costs

Supporting Mark through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to the Makati Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,334 views
Mark Salazar
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Makati
In August I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at the Makati Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a taxi driver until August, 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 Makati Oncology Institute 4 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 $1,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $870 • Scans and lab work: $320 • Transport to the Makati Oncology Institute: $90 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105 • Household costs while unable to work: $265 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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  • Sana Saima Mughal

    Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Makati.

    • Brigitte Chloé HenryQuestion

      How is Mark doing now?

      • Neelam B. Dhillon

        Thanks for sharing this, Mark. Shared it with a few friends

        • Reagan SchneiderQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mark?

          • Mark SalazarOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about chemotherapy and medication not covered, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

        • Ramesh Laxman Rai

          this could happen to any of us. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

          • Hendra Naufal Suryadi

            So sorry you're going through this, Mark. Shared this with my family. Love from Cairns

            • Ezekiel T. Bennett

              Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Marrakesh.

              • Komal L. Jadhav

                Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Depok this morning. God bless.

                • Henrique Vinícius Almeida

                  Keep going, Mark. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

                  • Eun-ji Bo-ra LeeID verified

                    Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 12 people at work

                    • Nonso Lucky Okoro

                      Sending love, Mark. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

                      • Juliana Bruna CorreiaPhoto verified

                        Hope things get better soon. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

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