Help Us Grow Old Together
Fundraising campaign by
Maria Shiela Camba
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US$9,240.00Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
We were highschool sweethearts. At 17, we ran away together but ended up coming back home because we couldn't make it out there. Fast forward 14 years, we are now husband and wife and parents to two beautiful cats and one rowdy dog. We got our first car last year and got the key to our new home.
Today, we confirmed that Cezar has cancer.
We're still waiting for the specifics but our ENT surgeon said biopsy confirmed the mass under his right eye is malignant, we just don't know what type of cancer yet.
We have already sold our house and loaned a large amount from my husband's employer. The car will have to go soon, too. We have worked hard all these years to be independent and to at least invest our money where it wouldn't waste away with the years. Now, whatever we have left, we are still in the process of letting go to be able to raise funds for his treatment.
His last surgery was done to at least rid him of some of the pain that the mass is causing him (cancer is making his teeth loose and causing a lot of pain). It was tagged as a dental procedure and HMO covered nothing. With a cancer diagnosis his HMO will cover everything but his maximum benefit limit will not even be enough to pay for the surgeon's professional fee.
Cezar will need a maxillectomy where the doctors will remove a large part of his upper right jaw bone and possibly his right eye. Depending on how successful the operation will be, he would have to undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
Cezar is the love of my life. When we got married, we promised each other forever. We said we'd stay together until we're both old and gray. We are still dreaming of having kids someday and I hope we can keep our promise of growing old together to each other.
I'm asking for your help so we can have Cezar's surgery scheduled as soon as possible. I am also asking you to please remember us the next time you pray.
For the past 14 years, Cezar has been my rock and he has taken care of me like no one ever has. I intend to return the favor and make sure that he's taken care of.
We would be eternally grateful for any help you may be able to extend our way.
Please help us fight for his life. Please help us fight for our love. Please say a little prayer for us and our families as we go through this difficult time.
I have included our bank account details for those who want to make direct deposits. Again, thank you for all the help. Cezar and I are forever indebted to you.
BDO: 004180043273 / Cezar Evelio P. Camba
Organizer
- Maria Shiela Camba
- Campaign Owner
- PH
Donors
- Sean McCarthy
- Donated on Jun 03, 2017
- Faith Obach
- Donated on Jun 02, 2017
Stay strong. Hoping for the best.
- Francis Galvan
- Donated on May 01, 2017
Stay Strong Cezar and Shiela
May 26 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 04:27 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionAdmitted to the hospital yesterday since he had a fever on the last day of his antibiotic. Docs say it's because the meds weren't strong enough to get rid of the infection. He also has body pain and difficulty breathing.He has been admitted to a private room. . . . .
May 26 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 04:26 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionAdmitted to the hospital yesterday since he had a fever on the last day of his antibiotic. Docs say it's because the meds weren't strong enough to get rid of the infection. He also has body pain and difficulty breathing.He has been admitted to a private room. . . . .
May 26 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 04:26 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionAdmitted to the hospital yesterday since he had a fever on the last day of his antibiotic. Docs say it's because the meds weren't strong enough to get rid of the infection. He also has body pain and difficulty breathing.He has been admitted to a private room. . . . .
May 26 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 04:25 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionAdmitted to the hospital yesterday since he had a fever on the last day of his antibiotic. Docs say it's because the meds weren't strong enough to get rid of the infection. He also has body pain and difficulty breathing.He has been admitted to a private room. . . . .
Pneumonia
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 09:35 amXray result confirmed that Cezar has pneumonia. Doc wants to admit him but we refused since there are no available isolation rooms in the charity ward which may put Cezar at a greater risk. He was talkative at the ER (Doc says he looks 'inadmissible' but they always want to. . . . .
May 17 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 09:23 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionCezar has been able to eat chicken sopas, rice (mashed with LOTS of soup/sauce, afritada (small shredded pieces), taho, ice cream, and some shredded fish. :) His new best friend is ginger tea with honey which soothes his sore throat.We talked to his med onco this morning. . . . .
May 9 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 03:45 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionRadiation onco wants repeat scan in August, surgical onco wants it done ASAP. They agreed and moved the scan to first week of June. Surg onco checked Cezar's gums and right nostril and said that it was better if we have the surgery soon. He's very positive. . . . .
May 3 Update Late Post
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 03:43 amUpdate on Cezar's ConditionMet with Cezar's Rad Onco today. Repeat scan will be in August with periodical xrays in June and July. This is to allow the inflammation in the area surrounding the tumor to go down. Right now the only indicator we have that the tumor has gotten smaller. . . . .
One Step Closer to Surgery
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 05:13 pmMonday will be the last day of radiotherapy. Treatment summary and next steps will be discussed on Wednesday. Appointment with oral surgeon later to replace Cezar's plastic crowns (without them the teeth underneath will hurt a lot, we cannot afford titanium crowns and infused to metal crowns will be an. . . . .
Done With Chemo!
Update posted by Maria Shiela Camba at 04:57 pmDone with chemotherapy! 4 more radiotherapy sessions then we talk to Cezar's doctors for the next step. He told me he has been feeling less pressure on his right eye and although the same eye still has double vision, he is able to open it without getting dizzy.WBC is now. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Sean McCarthy
- Donated on Jun 03, 2017
- Faith Obach
- Donated on Jun 02, 2017
Stay strong. Hoping for the best.
- Francis Galvan
- Donated on May 01, 2017
Stay Strong Cezar and Shiela
- Simon Mansell
- Donated on Apr 28, 2017
Nearly finished Caesar!
- Emma Knight
- Donated on Apr 13, 2017
My thoughts, prayers and heart is with you. x
- Chuck On behalf of Fabrizio
- Donated on Apr 11, 2017
- Guest
- Donated on Apr 11, 2017
- Ed Beasley
- Donated on Apr 11, 2017
I hope you get better soon! All the best.
- Marcus Pennington
- Donated on Apr 11, 2017
Wish you all the best
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 28, 2017
You are in my prayers, may God bless you !
