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Standing with Ruth: a rare sarcoma treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Anaheim Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Ruth was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Anaheim Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Ruth is 35, worked as a bakery worker 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 Anaheim Cancer Centre 2 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 $7,150 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,300
• Scans and lab work: $930
• Transport to Anaheim Cancer Centre: $1,100
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $730
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,090
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Marcus
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Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Anaheim.
Rooting for you, Marcus. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Marcus. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.
good luck. Hope this works out for you. Love from Salem.
Praying for you, Marcus. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Wishing you the best, Marcus. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending good thoughts, Marcus. Your post was clear and honest.