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Standing with Victoria: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

Supporting Victoria through stage 3 ovarian cancer: medication, transport to Houston Cancer Centre, and living costs while She can't work.

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Santiago P. Bowman
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Houston
Victoria was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Houston Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Victoria is 48, worked as a construction supervisor 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 Houston Cancer Centre 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $4,900 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,200 • Scans and lab work: $1,300 • Transport to Houston Cancer Centre: $500 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $900 With deep gratitude, Santiago
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Updates from Santiago

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,138 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($496). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Victoria all day after reading this. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Victoria all day after reading this. - Moscow”

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Reviews

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  • Samantha H. Butler🇦🇺Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Hitesh F. Kulkarni🇮🇳Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Souad Salma Abdallah🇨🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sanjay Rajesh Limbu🇳🇵Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Thabisa B. Mahlangu🇿🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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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  • Sunita J. Mittal

    Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Kozhikode.

    • Maliha Mim Mukherjee

      Take care, Santiago. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Mardan.

      • Kiara B. Negi

        Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from Shubra

        • Sebastian E. Matthews

          Thinking of you and your family, Santiago. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 28 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from New York

          • Dorcas Nyambura Wafula

            thanks for sharing this, Santiago. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Salem this morning. Greetings from Salem!

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