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Standing with Ryan: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

Ryan is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Ryan Carlson
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Manukau
In January I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Manukau University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 37, I worked as a hairdresser until January, 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 Manukau 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 $6,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,800 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $530 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,600 • Transport to Manukau University Hospital: $370 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Ryan
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  • Travis Baker

    Sending good thoughts, Ryan. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Manukau.

    • Okechukwu Ikenna Aliyu

      you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

      • Tadeusz Filip Górski

        hope things get better soon, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from San Diego.

        • Oskar Hermann Schuster

          Stay strong, Ryan. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

          • Maya G. Steele

            Keep going, Ryan. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. All the best.

            • Santiago PickettPhoto verified

              you're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Take care.

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