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Taylor's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Taylor needs a partial thyroidectomy at Boston University Hospital and the family is $7,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States4,091 views
Alyssa G. Lawson
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Boston
Taylor was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in February. The surgeon at Boston University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,450 short. my daughter has been in and out of Boston University Hospital since February. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Taylor struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Taylor won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $7,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $940 • Travel and lodging for the family: $510 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-05-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Alyssa

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and the first invoice got paid this week. - Alyssa

  2. Quick update: $794 raised so far (11%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Boston: we've started the first stage. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Antônia Lima 🇧🇷 · $23

    “Get well soon. Thought of Taylor all day after reading this. - Campinas”

  • Lina Khalil 🇲🇦 · $15
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    “Best of luck. Shared with friends too. - Limerick”

  • Giovanni Martini 🇮🇹 · $30

    “Good luck. Thought of Taylor all day after reading this. - Rome”

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    “Sending love - Konya”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Yonkers”

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  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $25

    “Thought of Taylor all day after reading this. - Heliopolis”

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  • Oanh Hằng DoanPhoto verified

    sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Tokyo

    • Mercy Joyce Otieno

      sending good thoughts, Alyssa. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings

      • Popy Shapla Chowdhury

        Wishing you peace, Alyssa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.

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