Help Stanislav Overcome Cancer and Financial Strain

Hi there.

My name is Stanislav, and many of you know me as Stan. Earlier this year I began to feel unwell and opted to go to the emergency room and do a check-up on what might be the issue. I wasn't able to keep food down, I was suffering massive back pain. After running some tests and checks, the doctors told me the unfortunate news.

I had stage 3 cancer, and I had a 12cm tumor above my left kidney, towards my spine. As well as smaller ones in my lungs. I was devastated, as many were. After hearing my prognosis, my oncologist informed me of my treatment plan and schedule. Four cycles, to be broken into three weeks each. In his words, I was going to be unable to work.

Out of a job, and with treatment beginning, the hardest thing I've ever endured began. With it came nausea and pain unimaginable. Loss of appetite, dietary restrictions, and worse besides. I brought myself into the emergency room twice during these months, on both occasions thinking it would be the end. Chest palpitations and breathing problems aside, an ambulance stretcher ride isn't the most comfortable thing, it turns out.

All these hospital visits, ambulance rides, and stays have racked up. Out of work, and still healing - I am simply unable to keep up with both bills, living expenses, and groceries. Now the collection agencies are coming after me. Here are two of my bills, the largest ones so far.

I am asking for financial aid to assist me during these times. I cannot afford rent and to pay back these bills in any realistic capacity. I have done everything I can with my insurance (you can see the deducted insurance amount on the bigger bill), but it isn't enough. I am asking for any help that you are willing to give.

The fund goal I'm asking for will cover these bills shown here, a third bill of $765.90. They will also be allocated to credit card balances, which have run high during these four months of treatment.

In total the medical expenses add up to $17,791.90 so far.

My journey and battle against cancer isn't finished. I go in for scans on the 16th of October, 2024, and find out the results on the 22nd of October. There is a chance of a follow-up surgery and hospitalization following said surgery, the expenses of which I cannot predict. After everything is said, I appreciate you all responding to my plea for aid, anything helps.

Thank you so very much,

Stan