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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Lucas afford treatment in Newcastle upon Tyne

Lucas is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Lucas S. Cruz
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Newcastle upon Tyne
In July I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Newcastle upon Tyne Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 49, I worked as a tailor until July, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Newcastle upon Tyne Regional Medical Center 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,150 • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Transport to Newcastle upon Tyne Regional Medical Center: $740 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,840 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Lucas
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Updates from Lucas

  1. Small update. $5,444 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $1,639 raised so far (18%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,477 in total) I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Be well. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Taguig”

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    “Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Nice”

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    “All the best. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Saint-Denis”

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  • Angela Arnold

    Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Durgapur.

    • Daniel Wondimu BerheQuestion

      what's already covered and what's the $8,950 for?

      • Lucas S. CruzOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $4,150. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

    • Brooklyn H. Turner

      Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Derry.

      • Jocelyn T. Mabini

        Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.

        • Urvashi A. Karandikar

          Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

          • Nahom Gebre Negash

            Thinking of you and your family, Lucas. This could happen to any of us. God bless

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