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Fighting cervical cancer: help Dustin afford treatment in Saint Paul
Dustin is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In February I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Saint Paul Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, I worked as a nurse until February, 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 Saint Paul Cancer Centre 3 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $10,150 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,250
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $810
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,090
Thank you so much.
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Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Buenos Aires
Take care, Dustin. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Nîmes this morning. Greetings from Nîmes.
sending strength. Shared this with my family. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Shubra.
You're not alone, Dustin. This could happen to any of us. After 14 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
so sorry you're going through this, Dustin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Ottawa.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Sydney but we're thinking of you. Blessings.