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Grace's prostate cancer treatment fund
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Flint University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Flint University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until August, 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 Flint University Hospital 5 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 $10,750 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,650
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500
• Transport to Flint University Hospital: $600
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Grace
Updates from Grace
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($1,206). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($1,056). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.
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Good luck, Grace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 6 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.