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Fighting kidney cancer: help Gerard afford treatment in Galway

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Galway University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Emer P. Doyle
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Galway
Gerard was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at Galway University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Gerard is 36, worked as a construction supervisor until July, 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 Galway 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,850 • Scans and lab work: $1,050 • Transport to Galway University Hospital: $750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $400 • Household costs while unable to work: $950 With deep gratitude, Emer
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Updates from Emer

  1. Small update. $3,222 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($1,673). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Emmanuel C. CastroQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Galway.

    • Emer P. DoyleOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Galway I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Jamal Mahmoud Badawi

    Hope things get better soon, Emer. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.

    • Savannah G. Miranda

      Wishing you the best, Emer. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Love from León.

      • Trung LamAddress verifiedPhoto verified

        rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Galway.

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