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Ian's thyroid cancer treatment fund
Supporting Ian through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Hamilton Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.
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In April I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Hamilton Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 58, I worked as a shop owner 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 Hamilton Cancer Centre 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 $3,650 goes:
• Transport to Hamilton Cancer Centre: $880
• Scans and lab work: $910
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,860
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Ian
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You're not alone, Ian. Wishing Ian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Hang in there, Ian. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Ekurhuleni
Is transport to Hamilton Cancer Centre the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Take care, Ian. Wishing Ian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Hamilton.
Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.