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Standing with Frank: kidney cancer treatment costs

Supporting Frank through kidney cancer: medication, transport to Belfast Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

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Joyce E. Barker
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Belfast
Frank was diagnosed with kidney cancer in June. The oncology team at Belfast Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Frank is 51, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until June, 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 Belfast Cancer Centre 3 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 $2,400 goes: • Transport to Belfast Cancer Centre: $350 • Scans and lab work: $670 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,380 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Adrián E. Romero🇺🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Patient and understanding

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Cristian A. CastroID verified

    wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

    • Lawrence F. GibsonVerified organization

      Thinking of you, Joyce. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Fort Worth so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Jay C. Gokhale

        Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from Cebu City.

        • Nadine Elisabeth BergerID verified

          hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

          • Hadi Slamet TanQuestion

            is transport to Belfast Cancer Centre the biggest cost or is there more coming?

            • Joyce E. BarkerOwnerAnswerID verified

              Sure. The biggest one is transport to Belfast Cancer Centre, $350. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

          • José T. Cruz

            Wishing you the best, Joyce. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side!

            • Tae-yang Gun-woo Woo

              Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Surakarta.

              • Sri Hani Pratama

                Take care, Joyce. Hope the doctors have good news.

                • Mukasa Hamisi Ochieng

                  You're not alone. Wishing Frank a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Machakos.

                  • Eun-kyung Yoon-ah Min

                    You're not alone, Joyce. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick!

                    • Anil E. Dhawan

                      Good luck, Joyce. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                      • Rafiq Sabbir Akter

                        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Belfast.

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