Internet-Based Crowdfunding for Cancer Treatment Costs
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This story is originally published here. Young adult cancer survivors turn to crowdfunding to help pay off debt from treatment. The word is out: #cancerisntfree. We have been saying this for years in our work with The Samfund, having heard from thousands of young adult cancer survivors who have had to sacrifice life essentials like their cars, apartments, and healthy food because their treatment bankrupted them. The cost of cancer treatment goes beyond just medications, doctor and hospital copays; the collateral damage of emotional stress, ruined credit, and permanent biological repercussions like infertility and lymphedema all hit a survivor’s quality of life very hard. It pains us when young adults contact us in desperation and say they are skipping medications, forgoing meals, and facing homelessness due to their treatment. They are also confused, angry, and feel helpless that they have beaten cancer but are now saddled with enormous debt.
Internet-Based Crowdfunding for Cancer Treatment Costs
Internet-Based Crowdfunding for Cancer…
Internet-Based Crowdfunding for Cancer Treatment Costs
This story is originally published here. Young adult cancer survivors turn to crowdfunding to help pay off debt from treatment. The word is out: #cancerisntfree. We have been saying this for years in our work with The Samfund, having heard from thousands of young adult cancer survivors who have had to sacrifice life essentials like their cars, apartments, and healthy food because their treatment bankrupted them. The cost of cancer treatment goes beyond just medications, doctor and hospital copays; the collateral damage of emotional stress, ruined credit, and permanent biological repercussions like infertility and lymphedema all hit a survivor’s quality of life very hard. It pains us when young adults contact us in desperation and say they are skipping medications, forgoing meals, and facing homelessness due to their treatment. They are also confused, angry, and feel helpless that they have beaten cancer but are now saddled with enormous debt.