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Standing with David: thyroid cancer treatment costs
Supporting David through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Sydney University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.
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In May I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Sydney University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until May, 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 Sydney University Hospital 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $12,600 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,050
• Transport to Sydney University Hospital: $940
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $560
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,050
Thank you for reading my story.
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- Andrea M. Reid 🇯🇲 · $1,000
“Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - Kingston”
- Sudha P. Kamath 🇮🇳 · $500
- Gabriele Haas 🇩🇪 · $250
- Cameron D. Kennedy 🇺🇸 · $250
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $250
- Crystal B. Sanchez 🇬🇧 · $200
“Take care of yourselves. From Southampton with love. - Southampton”
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- Émilie Rolland 🇫🇷 · $200
- Hiroshi Hayato Nakagawa 🇯🇵 · $200
- Irene Lara 🇺🇸 · $100
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $100
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- Maria Aparecida Araújo 🇧🇷 · $100
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- Armando G. Estrada 🇺🇸 · $100
- Indira H. Nayak 🇮🇳 · $100
- Usman Emeka Bello 🇳🇬 · $100
“Hope it all works out. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Kano”
- Ziad Qasim Khoury 🇪🇬 · $100
- Nithya M. Rajan 🇮🇳 · $100
- Juliet Joy Ibrahim 🇳🇬 · $100
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Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
What's already covered and what's the $12,600 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $8,000. Thanks, that means a lot.
Thanks for sharing this, David. Get well soon. God bless.
good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Sydney
best of luck, David. Get well soon. Love from Quezon City.
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, David. 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. God bless