Deb's heart surgery and cancer cost
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At 64 I never expected to be in this position of needing help. A month ago I had emergency triple bypass surgery where they discovered a rare cancer: neuroendocrine small cell in the pulmonary area. The doctor told my parents that if it had metastacized, the heart surgery would be in vane. I have faith that is not the case. I have been helping my elderly parents' for several years with housework, yardwork and transportation. I have one son and three grandchildren who I really want to see grow and marry.
I was in ICU for 6 days and my hospital bill is in excess of $10,000. I have been on disability medicare since 2002 having been exposed to asbestos by an asbestos lawyer I worked for. Now I begin the cancer treatments and have been told that there will be at least eight sessions, each costing me out of pocket 480.00 per session. I have already received help from the drug manufacturer. The drug nulasta will cost me (as my 20 percent) $2,427.00 a month.
I have already sold my jewlry and items of any value. I don't know how people can afford cancer care. I do not like asking for help. I have helped people when I could. Any donation towards this would be appreciated more than you could imagine. The thought of having cancer was bad enough but then when they told me the cost that has to be paid upon treatment, without any payment plan available, it was crushing. I felt like giving up, but my faith moves me forward. I start chemo on Monday, October 9, 2017. Radiation will begin once my bypass surgery scar heals more and who knows what that expense will be.
If you can help, I will be forever indebted to you, and if you can't, please put me on your prayer list. Blessings and love to all, Deb
I was in ICU for 6 days and my hospital bill is in excess of $10,000. I have been on disability medicare since 2002 having been exposed to asbestos by an asbestos lawyer I worked for. Now I begin the cancer treatments and have been told that there will be at least eight sessions, each costing me out of pocket 480.00 per session. I have already received help from the drug manufacturer. The drug nulasta will cost me (as my 20 percent) $2,427.00 a month.
I have already sold my jewlry and items of any value. I don't know how people can afford cancer care. I do not like asking for help. I have helped people when I could. Any donation towards this would be appreciated more than you could imagine. The thought of having cancer was bad enough but then when they told me the cost that has to be paid upon treatment, without any payment plan available, it was crushing. I felt like giving up, but my faith moves me forward. I start chemo on Monday, October 9, 2017. Radiation will begin once my bypass surgery scar heals more and who knows what that expense will be.
If you can help, I will be forever indebted to you, and if you can't, please put me on your prayer list. Blessings and love to all, Deb
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Deb Raymond
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Jacksonville, FL
