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Standing with Ronnie: colon cancer treatment costs

Supporting Ronnie through colon cancer: medication, transport to Iloilo City University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

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Ronnie D. Salazar
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Iloilo City
In September I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Iloilo City University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a taxi driver until September, 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 Iloilo City University Hospital 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,800 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $380 • Transport to Iloilo City University Hospital: $155 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,265 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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4.5(4 reviews)

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  • Naresh W. Rathnam🇮🇳Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Shirley F. Harper🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Rosa Chiara Grassi🇮🇹Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Bích Đào Ho🇻🇳Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

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  • Gerardo A. Muñoz

    hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Bhaktapur but we're thinking of you. Love from Bhaktapur.

    • Leonardo Gustavo Moraes

      Shared this with my family. Love from Calgary

      • Esther Auma Kiptoo

        Wishing you peace, Ronnie. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Sophie SimonAddress verified

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Tamale!

          • Gleb Nikolai Sokolov

            Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Iloilo City.

            • Fatuma Zawadi Wafula

              Hope it all works out, Ronnie. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.

              • Autumn R. Webb

                Sending strength, Ronnie. Wishing Ronnie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 38 people at work. Love from Campinas

                • Bhavna N. PhadkeID verified

                  sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Iloilo City.

                  • Pauline Hélène BretonPhoto verified

                    Stay strong, Ronnie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

                    • Veronika Inna Soloviev

                      sending good thoughts, Ronnie. This could happen to any of us.

                      • Fatima Maryam Butt

                        so sorry you're going through this, Ronnie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Ikeja.

                        • Manoel Wagner Monteiro

                          Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings!

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