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Standing with Rakesh: a rare sarcoma treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Kelowna Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Kelowna Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a farmer until July, 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 Kelowna Regional Medical Center 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 $10,800 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,250
• Scans and lab work: $1,500
• Transport to Kelowna Regional Medical Center: $470
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $860
• Household costs while unable to work: $720
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Rakesh
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Sending good thoughts, Rakesh. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
So sorry you're going through this, Rakesh. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.