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Jade's thyroid cancer treatment fund
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In March I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 49, I worked as a shop owner until March, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital 4 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 $9,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,850
• Scans and lab work: $1,650
• Transport to Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital: $700
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Jade
Updates from Jade
Update from Newcastle upon Tyne: we've started the first stage. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $1,270 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Newport this morning
Hope things get better soon, Jade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
take care, Jade. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.