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

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Tian was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Washington, United States3,524 views
Tian Long Cai
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Vancouver
In April I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Vancouver Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,700 short. Doctors at Vancouver Community Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $5,700 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,950 • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Post-operative medication: $310 Thanks for reading all this. - Tian
due date
2026-07-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Edgardo F. UyQuestion

    how is Tian doing now?

    • Gabriella Taylor

      hope things get better soon, Tian. Hope you get there. God bless

      • Mohit C. Singh

        Good luck, Tian. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Danielle M. Foster

          thinking of you and your family, Tian. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Sacramento this morning. Take care

          • Ziad Mahmoud BelkacemPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Tian. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Obuasi.

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