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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Dermot afford treatment in Cork

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Cork Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Donal E. O'Carroll
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Cork
Dermot was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August. The oncology team at Cork Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Dermot is 45, worked as a tailor until August, 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 Cork Regional Medical Center 4 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 $4,950 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $730 • Transport to Cork Regional Medical Center: $970 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Donal

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  • How is Dermot doing now?

    • Óscar B. RodríguezPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Donal. Looking forward to the next update. After 17 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

      • Rooting for you, Donal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Ceren ErdemQuestion

          is there anything that isn't money that would help Dermot?

          • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team, advice is welcome too.

        • Alka K. NandaPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Donal. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Edmonton.

          • Ifeanyi Ikenna KaluQuestionPhoto verified

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dermot.

            • It's all in the list in the story. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is the big one at $730, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

          • thanks for sharing this, Donal. Gave what I could, wish it was more

            • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Hyderabad.

              • Hang in there, Donal. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                • Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 38 people at work. Blessings

                  • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.

                    • Hope it all works out, Donal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                      • Best of luck, Donal. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Cork.

                        • Hang in there, Donal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

                          • Lina SchwarzVerified organization

                            sending good thoughts, Donal. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Cork.

                            • Akira OkadaPhoto verified

                              best of luck, Donal. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 17 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Donal. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

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