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Standing with Craig: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Birmingham University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Craig Le
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In August I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Birmingham University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 42, I worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Birmingham University Hospital 2 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 $8,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,250 • Scans and lab work: $1,050 • Transport to Birmingham University Hospital: $670 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $350 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,030 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Craig

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  • Hope things get better soon, Craig. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Medellín this morning. God bless.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Craig a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Craig. Hope this works out for you

        • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

          • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • Best of luck, Craig. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

              • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Caruaru.

                • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                  • Hang in there, Craig. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Birmingham.

                    • Good luck, Craig. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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