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Standing with Sebastian: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

Sebastian is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇵🇱 Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland2,935 views
Sebastian Damian Ostrowski
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Kraków
In August I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Kraków Oncology Institute 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 36, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Kraków 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 $3,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,950 • Transport to the Kraków Oncology Institute: $195 • Household costs while unable to work: $905 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Sebastian

  1. Update from Kraków: we've started the first stage. We're at 80% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 64% now ($1,958). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

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  • Taylor A. Joseph

    Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kraków

    • Juliana Lúcia Costa

      keep going, Sebastian. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

      • Rajiv F. KarandikarAddress verified

        sending love, Sebastian. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

        • Priya D. Chaturvedi

          Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 12 people at work. God bless.

          • Daniel Duncan

            Praying for you. Get well soon. Love from Aberdeen.

            • Jihan Rahayu Mahendra

              Thinking of you. Wishing Sebastian a smooth procedure and a full recovery

              • Min-jun Woo-jin Oh

                Thinking of you, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

                • Alka A. Chopra

                  Take care, Sebastian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

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