Jun Cristobal needs a livesaving operation!

Thanks for taking the time to read Jun's story, many of you might have had the pleasure to have trained with Jun at one of Aramco's various Gyms in Dahrain and Ras Tanura. Jun had called me and asked for some financial help to pay for an operation to remove a cancerous tumor removed from his right temple. Sadly this tumor has caused Jun to experience extreme pain and anxiety because of the pressure it exerts on his brain and the associated high blood pressure he recently got medication to relieve. Most of you understand that medical insurance in the Philippines is almost nonexistent and in Jun's case, there is no exception. Moreover, without money to pay for this life-saving operation, Jun will be at the mercy of suffering from aggressive cancer without help. I hope all the folks who knew or trained with Jun will be able to help in some way. Jun has provided a brief explanation below about his condition and I have volunteered to manage the "Go Fund Me" page. Just like our Spaghetti Dinner Nights! God Bless!

Hello, everyone I am Bayani Cristobal Jr. currently residing in the Philippines. My health problem started with an ear infection last year. And turned out Tinnitus or commonly described as a ringing sound, such as roaring or buzzing. I went for a check-up several times but nothing has changed the ringing or buzzing still hasn't gone away. This March 2023 I noticed some changes in my face and it looked different so I went to see a doctor who advised me to get a CT scan. Afterward, he sent me to a hospital wherein types of equipment are available to check the lump on my face and many specialist doctors are there. I was in the queue for so long since that is a public hospital and I perseveringly waited to save money. The doctor studied my case and told me to get an MRI. But months passed by I kept coming back to the hospital without any results. I have decided to find another hospital in Manila. I was devastated to find out that the pus or a tumor was eating the bones of my skull as you can see on the CT scan. Then when I needed to do the biopsy, the doctor couldn’t see anything from my ear. That’s why he needs to do a biopsy on the tumor itself. So I need to do a CT scan again to see if there’s a vein that will hit where it will be taken. I tried to go to a public hospital so I could save money but the earliest appointment was still on the 22nd of September. I couldn’t wait that long because it is aching every second or every minute and my blood pressure is rising. So I was forced to do the CT scan at a private hospital and it was costly. I am trying to sell some of the stuff we have at home so we can afford little by little the medicine, hospital, and treatment bills every day. I am traveling around 6 hours back and forth every time I have to visit a hospital. And the only hospital that I can afford is in Manila. My family and I are living in an apartment and paying for it every month. Our only source of income is selling food along the street which is just enough for our daily expenses. We couldn't afford to finance all the medical bills in the hospital. Right now I am grateful for receiving some donations and help from my friends. I am trying to be strong every day and fight for this life challenge that I am going through. This fundraiser is set up to help me with the cost of medical expenses and for the upcoming operation. The next step is a biopsy that will cost around $100-$300 and will vary depending on several factors if the biopsy is more specific and more difficult. The excision surgery will be more costly. It ranges from around $7,500 to as much as over $18,500. The estimated price of chemotherapy cost per session starts at $370 up to over $2,200. The recovery room will cost $28 per day. I am overwhelmed by all the expenses that I have to pay and we couldn’t afford them. I know it’s a lot and any amount of your help from your generous heart will be greatly appreciated. I know the Lord is watching and he will shower you abundance of blessings in return. Thank you so much