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Standing with Andrew: kidney cancer treatment costs
6 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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Andrew was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May. The oncology team at Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Andrew is 48, worked as a bus conductor until May, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital 5 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $4,550 goes:
• Transport to Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital: $580
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $280
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,850
• Scans and lab work: $840
I hope life is good to you.
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Hope things get better soon, Sharon. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 37 people at work.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Sharon. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Thủ Đức!
Best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from London.
Keep going, Sharon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Stay strong, Sharon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
good luck. Hope you get there. All the best