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Standing with Cooper: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

Cooper is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇨🇦 London, Ontario, Canada4,552 views
Michael Austin
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London
Cooper was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in March. The oncology team at London Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Cooper is 47, worked as a bank teller until March, 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 London Cancer Centre 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,600 • Transport to London Cancer Centre: $490 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $780 • Household costs while unable to work: $930 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Michael

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,359 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $2,234 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Small update. $1,133 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Nicole EnriquezQuestion

    What exactly is the $9,550 for?

    • Michael AustinOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $5,750. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Sunil Bijay Tamang

    Thanks for sharing this, Michael. Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

    • Sabbir Bappy Paul

      Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Epe

      • Elaine Bastos

        Praying for you, Michael. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

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