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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help James afford treatment in Christchurch

Supporting James through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to Christchurch University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

🇳🇿 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand1,920 views
Doris Bates
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James was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in January. The oncology team at Christchurch University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in April. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. James is 33, worked as a bus conductor until January, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Christchurch University Hospital 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $7,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,050 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 • Transport to Christchurch University Hospital: $630 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $490 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,130 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Osama Yasir Ibrahim

    Thinking of you, Doris. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Cartagena.

    • Lucky Bolaji OkaforQuestion

      any update on how things are going in Christchurch?

      • Sibel Seda Koç

        Thanks for sharing this, Doris. Wishing James a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

        • Mbali Botha

          A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Canterbury. I'll ask around and let you know.

          • Milan Gerrit DekkerPhoto verified

            Sending love, Doris. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

            • Sathish H. Acharya

              Hope it all works out, Doris. Hope the doctors have good news

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