Standing with Ivy: thyroid cancer treatment costs

Ivy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in March. The oncology team at Brisbane Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Ivy is 58, worked as a construction supervisor until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Brisbane Regional Medical Center 2 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,900 • Scans and lab work: $1,200 • Transport to Brisbane Regional Medical Center: $650 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $770 • Household costs while unable to work: $830 Thanks for reading all this.