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Standing with Beau: kidney cancer treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Toronto Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In January I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at Toronto Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until January, 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 Toronto Regional Medical Center 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 $9,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,000
• Scans and lab work: $800
• Transport to Toronto Regional Medical Center: $920
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $880
• Household costs while unable to work: $850
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thinking of you and your family, Beau. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Rooting for you, Beau. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
good luck, Beau. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hope things get better soon, Beau. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Surabaya
Thanks for sharing this, Beau. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care