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Fighting prostate cancer: help Colton afford treatment in Wollongong
Supporting Colton through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Wollongong University Hospital, and living costs while He cannot work.
🇦🇺 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia216 views
In May I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Wollongong University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 44, I worked as a farmer until May, 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 Wollongong University Hospital 2 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 $10,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500
• Scans and lab work: $1,600
• Transport to Wollongong University Hospital: $830
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $710
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,560
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Colton
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- Genuine person with a big heart
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Patient and understanding
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Amazing support system
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
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Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Barcelona
Sending strength. Get well soon. Greetings from Rockford
Thanks for sharing this, Colton. Hope you get there. God bless.