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Standing with Taylor: thyroid cancer treatment costs

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

🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States7,475 views
Ximena L. Lambert
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Arlington
Taylor was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in November. The oncology team at Arlington Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in March. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Taylor is 33, worked as a primary school teacher until November, 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 Arlington Regional Medical Center 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 $9,850 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,850 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $850 • Transport to Arlington Regional Medical Center: $400 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ximena

Updates from Ximena

  1. Update from Arlington: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $2,599 so far, the plan for transport to Arlington Regional Medical Center is now scheduled. - Ximena

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Arlington.

    • Hope it all works out, Ximena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

      • what's already covered and what's the $9,850 for?

        • Scans and lab work is $1,850 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

      • so sorry you're going through this, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Marwan Mustafa YassinQuestionPhoto verified

          can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Arlington.

          • Thank you. If you're in Arlington I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

        • wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Arlington

          • Thanks for sharing this, Ximena. Hope this works out for you

            • How is Taylor doing now?

              • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Arlington.

                • Best of luck, Ximena. This could happen to any of us. God bless!

                  • Praying for you, Ximena. Wishing Taylor a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Arlington.

                    • Good luck, Ximena. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you. Take care

                      • keep going. Hope you get there. Take care.

                        • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Southampton.

                          • Take care, Ximena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                            • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

                              • Wishing you the best, Ximena. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                                • Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

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