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Help me through 12 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma
Aarav is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇨🇦 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada2,196 views
In April I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Lethbridge University Hospital has planned 12 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 bank teller 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 Lethbridge University Hospital 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 $8,750 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,350
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,000
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $440
• Scans and lab work: $960
Thank you for reading my story.
- Aarav
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Lethbridge
Thank you. If you're in Lethbridge I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Best of luck, Aarav. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Ikeja.
Hope things get better soon, Aarav. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Aarav. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Lapu-Lapu