Grantee: 11 Zhuang OO

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Zhuang OO

Age

44 years old

Diagnosis

Breast cancer, stage II

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Summary

The applicant, Zhuang OO, is a 44-year-old Taiwanese woman who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2019. He received chemotherapy and targeted therapy at the Tri-Services General Hospital, but sought financial assistance due to the high cost of treatment and the poor family situation.

Medical history

  • Date of diagnosis: October 2019
  • Treatment Course:
    • Planned treatment includes chemotherapy (cranberry followed by Taxol/Herceptin) followed by Herceptin for one year.
    • She was placed in a central venous catheter in November 2019 and received a chemotherapy injection.

Application Status

  • He is currently receiving outpatient treatment at the Tri-Services General Hospital. Ongoing chemotherapy and targeted therapy are required. Diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer.
  • Doctors have declared her unable to work due to the need for ongoing treatment.

Economic woes

  • Estimated total cost of treatment: NT$700,000 to NT$800,000.
  • Family Status :
    • Living with a father, daughter and son-in-law with disabilities.
    • There is also a son who attends night school in high school.
  • Due to the high cost of medical care, the financial pressure is enormous.
  • The family is classified as a low- to middle-income household by the New Taipei City Government.

Apply for a grant

  • Referred by medical personnel to apply for a subsidy of NT$30,000 from the Love Help Charitable Trust Hope Foundation for short-term emergency medical treatment

Other details

  • The application document contains detailed personal and family information, medical history, and financial status.
  • The patient has consented to share their information with the Charitable Trust.
  • The patient’s application is accompanied by a certificate of low- and middle-income household and a certificate of disability of the father.
  • He has three children and one grandson.

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