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Standing with Andrew: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Cardiff Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Cameron Hopkins
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Andrew was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at the Cardiff Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Andrew is 33, worked as a shop owner until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Cardiff 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000 • Scans and lab work: $770 • Transport to the Cardiff Oncology Institute: $1,100 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $580 • Household costs while unable to work: $950 With deep gratitude, Cameron

Updates from Cameron

  1. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($3,950). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Small update. $2,025 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. Love from Mendoza

    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Dublin but we're thinking of you. Take care.

      • What exactly is the $8,400 for?

        • Cameron HopkinsOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $5,000. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

      • Wishing Andrew a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

        • Fen Wei SunQuestion

          Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Cardiff.

          • Cameron HopkinsOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Thank you. If you're in Cardiff I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

        • You're not alone, Cameron. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

          • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Cameron. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

              • Sending strength, Cameron. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                • Best of luck, Cameron. Hope you get there. Blessings

                  • Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                    • Hope it all works out, Cameron. Hope the doctors have good news. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                        • Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Pretoria.

                          • Clara MüllerPhoto verified

                            Praying for you, Cameron. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Manchester but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Manchester.

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