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Fighting prostate cancer: help Ellie afford treatment in Leeds

8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Leeds Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Ellie W. Silva
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Leeds
In December I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Leeds Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a construction supervisor until December, 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 the Leeds Oncology Institute 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $5,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,700 • Scans and lab work: $1,050 • Transport to the Leeds Oncology Institute: $770 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $270 • Household costs while unable to work: $610 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Ellie. Hope you get there. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mapo

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