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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Derek afford treatment in Newcastle upon Tyne
8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Newcastle upon Tyne Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In January I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Newcastle upon Tyne Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 37, I worked as a taxi driver until January, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Oncology Institute 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $6,950 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $510
• Transport to the Newcastle upon Tyne Oncology Institute: $510
• Scans and lab work: $670
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,260
With deep gratitude,
Derek
Updates from Derek
Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($3,354). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
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Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Montréal donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Montréal.
This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Southampton.
Rooting for you, Derek. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
wishing Derek a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Pune.