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Standing with Violet: cervical cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Los Angeles Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Joseph G. Boyd
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Violet was diagnosed with cervical cancer in September. The oncology team at Los Angeles Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Violet is 48, worked as a construction supervisor until September, 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 Los Angeles Cancer Centre 3 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 $10,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,150 • Transport to Los Angeles Cancer Centre: $520 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $430 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,150 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Joseph

  1. Quick update: $3,632 raised so far (36%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,136 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $1,153 raised so far (12%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Mangesh G. Trivedi

    rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Amsterdam.

    • Modupe Yewande Odukoya

      Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Nevaeh N. Jordan

        Praying for you, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends.

        • Mousumi Sharmila MiahQuestion

          what's already covered and what's the $10,000 for?

          • Joseph G. BoydOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verifiedPhoto verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($5,750) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Charles T. Duran

          Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Toulon but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Toulon

          • Rudi WijayaPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Los Angeles

            • Maëlle Léa Prevost

              Looking forward to the next update. Love from Glendale.

              • Kirit E. MehtaID verified

                rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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