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Lucy's prostate cancer treatment fund

Lucy is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom4,500 views
Axel S. Pruitt
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Leeds
Lucy was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. The oncology team at the Leeds Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Lucy is 46, worked as a bakery worker until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Leeds Oncology Institute 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $11,200 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,750 • Scans and lab work: $650 • Transport to the Leeds Oncology Institute: $650 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $340 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,810 I hope life is good to you. - Axel
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Axel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,516 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Happy to help. Only $250 but hope it helps. - New Orleans”

  • Kavitha Venkatesh 🇮🇳 · $250
  • Teresa R. Howard 🇬🇧 · $200

    “You got this. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Swansea”

  • Fatema Sheikh 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Cris Salvador 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Davao City”

  • Opio Mwangi Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $100

    “Good luck. Thought of Lucy all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

  • Karim Shafiq Islam 🇧🇩 · $100

    “Happy to help. My cousin told me about this one. - Dhaka”

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  • Derek M. Lynch 🇦🇺 · $57.50
  • Hira Zara Orakzai 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Clara N. Powell 🇦🇺 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Lucy all day after reading this. - Sydney”

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  • Ruth E. Hayes 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Get well soon. Hope the August deadline works out. - Fresno”

  • Maryam Lina Jaber 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Audrey F. Radcliffe 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Every little bit. Hope the August deadline works out. - Tampa”

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  • Jayden Tillman

    Keep going, Axel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Apichart Dusit SaetangAddress verified

      wishing Lucy a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

      • Huda Nada BenaliQuestion

        What's already covered and what's the $11,200 for?

        • Axel S. PruittOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $7,750. Happy to explain more.

      • Fahad Farhan Warraich

        Thinking of you and your family, Axel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

        • Sônia Correia

          Hang in there, Axel. Hope you get there.

          • Michel Julien Leroy

            take care, Axel. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

            • Dennis Patrick OwusuID verified

              Keep going, Axel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Lagos

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