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Harold's prostate cancer treatment fund

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Ottawa Cancer Centre; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Harold Knight
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Ottawa
In April I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Ottawa Cancer Centre 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 31, I worked as a bus conductor until April, 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 Ottawa Cancer Centre 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $8,200 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,500 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $1,150 โ€ข Transport to Ottawa Cancer Centre: $980 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $770 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $800 Thanks for reading all this. - Harold

Updates from Harold

  1. 36% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Harold?

    • Harold KnightOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about chemotherapy and medication not covered, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

    • is July a hard date?

      • Harold KnightOwnerAnswer

        Still July. I'll post here if that changes. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Ottawa.

      • How is Harold doing now?

        • Hope it all works out, Harold. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kasarani

          • Praying for you, Harold. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Amsterdam

            • You're not alone, Harold. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

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