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Standing with Miles: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Miles is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Miles M. Holland
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London
In August I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at London University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a taxi driver 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 London University Hospital 3 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 $9,900 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $840 • Transport to London University Hospital: $710 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $500 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Miles
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    “Thought of Miles all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Miles all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Ronaldo Leandro FernandesID verifiedPhoto verified

    Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of London.

    • Alexa Perkins

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of London.

      • Nusrat Shahana ParvezQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Miles?

        • Damilola Aliyu

          sending love, Miles. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Johannesburg

          • Dhruv W. Gaikwad

            Sending strength. Hope you get there. Love from Birmingham.

            • Viraj Lakmal Tennakoon

              Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Caloocan but we're thinking of you.

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