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Standing with Ruby: colon cancer treatment costs

Ruby is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Douglas L. Hudson
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San Francisco
Ruby was diagnosed with colon cancer in March. The oncology team at San Francisco Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in May. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Ruby is 28, worked as a bus conductor until March, 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 San Francisco Cancer Centre 4 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 $10,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,250 • Scans and lab work: $550 • Transport to San Francisco Cancer Centre: $1,050 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $580 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,420 Thank you for reading my story. - Douglas
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    “All the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Jessore”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Ruby all day after reading this. - Albany”

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    “Best of luck. Hope the May deadline works out. - San Antonio”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $64 but hope it helps.”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the May deadline works out. - Edinburgh”

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    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Jimma”

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    “Every little bit. - Grand Rapids”

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    “Hope the May deadline works out. - Columbus”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Ruby all day after reading this.”

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  • Enes Can Öztürk

    keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!

    • Vihaan T. Gurjar

      Praying for you, Douglas. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Kreesan T. JonesID verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Douglas. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Nandini T. ReddyID verified

          rooting for you, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

          • Halina Anna Zakrzewski

            Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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