Harvey's fight Glioblastoma Grade 4
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Harvey was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Grade 4, which is the most agressive brain tumor and brain cancer that one can be diagnosed with in
March 2013. He underwent a craniotomy, resection of his tumor, 32 radiation treatments and 14 months of chemo.
He had a recurrence in August 2015 and underwent another craniotomy and resection of the tumor. They were unable to remove all of the tumor and he was on Chemo for a year.
Since that surgery Harvey has had many set backs due to procedure related issues as well as medication adjustments.
He has not been able to work full time since August 2015.
He has Seizures, Visual Agnosis and Aphasia, which is speech, memory issues, reading, writing and comprehension.
He had another recurrence in December 2016 and underwent his third craniotomy.
After 6 weeks a repeat MRI was done and he has had another recurrence. He has started a new Chemo and will be having raditaion again.
I left my job in the healthcare field after he was diagnosed the first time because I could not bring the germs home to him with a compromised immune system. I have been helping him in the office since that time, and caring for him when needed.
Not many realize that although insurance covers some of the treatments involved with cancer, they do not cover many things. His chemo alone is over $12,000 per month which only a portion is covered.
The medical bills for his cancer are astronomical to continue to get him the care that he needs as well as alternative treatments.
Although regretful, I need to ask for help. I don't want him to worry about the financial worries that come with this. Or as little as possible at least.
Harvey is fighting as hard as he can, but has been very sick and needs our help.
I truly appreciate any help. This is a journey that no one should have to take.
Thank you.
March 2013. He underwent a craniotomy, resection of his tumor, 32 radiation treatments and 14 months of chemo.
He had a recurrence in August 2015 and underwent another craniotomy and resection of the tumor. They were unable to remove all of the tumor and he was on Chemo for a year.
Since that surgery Harvey has had many set backs due to procedure related issues as well as medication adjustments.
He has not been able to work full time since August 2015.
He has Seizures, Visual Agnosis and Aphasia, which is speech, memory issues, reading, writing and comprehension.
He had another recurrence in December 2016 and underwent his third craniotomy.
After 6 weeks a repeat MRI was done and he has had another recurrence. He has started a new Chemo and will be having raditaion again.
I left my job in the healthcare field after he was diagnosed the first time because I could not bring the germs home to him with a compromised immune system. I have been helping him in the office since that time, and caring for him when needed.
Not many realize that although insurance covers some of the treatments involved with cancer, they do not cover many things. His chemo alone is over $12,000 per month which only a portion is covered.
The medical bills for his cancer are astronomical to continue to get him the care that he needs as well as alternative treatments.
Although regretful, I need to ask for help. I don't want him to worry about the financial worries that come with this. Or as little as possible at least.
Harvey is fighting as hard as he can, but has been very sick and needs our help.
I truly appreciate any help. This is a journey that no one should have to take.
Thank you.
Organizer
Cynthia Dyke-Meldrum
Organizer
Manasquan, NJ
