Fighting Lung Cancer
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My dad was recently diagnosed with Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Lung Cancer. This is a rare form of lung cancer and there is no known cure at this time. The doctors are treating this like they would a small cell case with Chemo and Radiation. When I say my dad I mean the man who stepped up and not my biological. My dad's name is Ken. Ken worked for many years at a local kitchen remodeling company. About four years ago he received his general contractors license so he could work for himself. Dad has been doing all different types of jobs over the years however in all his years all of his work comes from word of mouth. No T.V. adds, no radio spots and no bill boards. He has been unable to work since late August of 2019 due to his illness. First to go aside from appetite is the hair. The recommended treatment is chemo and radiation . Round 2 of chemo starts in a few days along with radiation. The doctors break down of treatment is as follows. Four cycles of Chemo- three days on and three weeks off. Five cycles of targeted radiation - five times a week for six weeks.
In the mean time though the house payment is due, electricity and food. Medicines are not cheap. Chemo and Radiation alone will cost roughly $7,500.00 with his deductible. These funds will go to paying bills as they come in. This money will be used to keep the house that he and my mother share. We have a great support network but we need funds to keep things going. I know the world and time stop for no one. We aren't asking for the world we just want to keep living and with your help, however big or small, we can fight to help save a life and bring hope to others who are also effected .
A little bit about the family. Ken's mother and sister live in Happy Camp, California. Sarah *Ken's sister* has already lost two brothers due to health complications. Ken is the sole surviving son for his mother.
Ken enjoys his days playing in the yard or in the house with his four grandchildren. Two boys, two girls and are a hand full at that. Ken and mom also have two dogs, Chloe and Shiloh. People have come from other states just meet Chloe and Ken.
This situation is EXTREMELY URGENT. Dad is the sole income for himself and his wife, my mother. They live in a small 2 bedroom house with 2 dogs. Mom keeps telling me about the house payment . They have not had an income since September of 2019. We need help. They own their vehicles so no car payment but insurance is necessary. Ken works for himself . Translation he pays privately for his insurance and has an $80.00 copay for every visit. Doctor appointment for being seen for shortness of breath, $80.00. Referral to specialist and appointment $80.00 . Chemo treatment $80.00. Doctor appointment for followup $80.00. This does not include any additional medications he needs. It's $80.00 just for the visit *walking in the door* this not include any treatment. One set of 3 pills of a steroids he needs costs $784.00 . Ken didn't get these pills because we can't afford them right now. Ken does not currently have any dental insurance. This is an issue because both of his doctors have told him the radiation will cause sores in his mouth and will eat his teeth. Again we can't afford to have him privately seen at this time.
My mom and Ken would like to get a second opinion about his condition and treatment plan and again can't because we don't have the money to do so and because insurance has not approved it as yet.
Ken has fixed a lot of things over the years. He tends to not charge people for things. Ken has built ramps for people with wheelchairs. He's patched roofs and not charged because the people were struggling financially. Well now were asking for the community to help him.
Your donation *big or small* will help us fight this Cancer, save a life and keep my parents going. It's difficult enough to be fighting this illness, let's take some of the stress out of this equation. I love my parents and this has not been an easy journey and we just starting.
I will update soon. Chemo and Radiation start tomorrow. Prayers and healing energies are welcomed.
In the mean time though the house payment is due, electricity and food. Medicines are not cheap. Chemo and Radiation alone will cost roughly $7,500.00 with his deductible. These funds will go to paying bills as they come in. This money will be used to keep the house that he and my mother share. We have a great support network but we need funds to keep things going. I know the world and time stop for no one. We aren't asking for the world we just want to keep living and with your help, however big or small, we can fight to help save a life and bring hope to others who are also effected .
A little bit about the family. Ken's mother and sister live in Happy Camp, California. Sarah *Ken's sister* has already lost two brothers due to health complications. Ken is the sole surviving son for his mother.
Ken enjoys his days playing in the yard or in the house with his four grandchildren. Two boys, two girls and are a hand full at that. Ken and mom also have two dogs, Chloe and Shiloh. People have come from other states just meet Chloe and Ken.
This situation is EXTREMELY URGENT. Dad is the sole income for himself and his wife, my mother. They live in a small 2 bedroom house with 2 dogs. Mom keeps telling me about the house payment . They have not had an income since September of 2019. We need help. They own their vehicles so no car payment but insurance is necessary. Ken works for himself . Translation he pays privately for his insurance and has an $80.00 copay for every visit. Doctor appointment for being seen for shortness of breath, $80.00. Referral to specialist and appointment $80.00 . Chemo treatment $80.00. Doctor appointment for followup $80.00. This does not include any additional medications he needs. It's $80.00 just for the visit *walking in the door* this not include any treatment. One set of 3 pills of a steroids he needs costs $784.00 . Ken didn't get these pills because we can't afford them right now. Ken does not currently have any dental insurance. This is an issue because both of his doctors have told him the radiation will cause sores in his mouth and will eat his teeth. Again we can't afford to have him privately seen at this time.
My mom and Ken would like to get a second opinion about his condition and treatment plan and again can't because we don't have the money to do so and because insurance has not approved it as yet.
Ken has fixed a lot of things over the years. He tends to not charge people for things. Ken has built ramps for people with wheelchairs. He's patched roofs and not charged because the people were struggling financially. Well now were asking for the community to help him.
Your donation *big or small* will help us fight this Cancer, save a life and keep my parents going. It's difficult enough to be fighting this illness, let's take some of the stress out of this equation. I love my parents and this has not been an easy journey and we just starting.
I will update soon. Chemo and Radiation start tomorrow. Prayers and healing energies are welcomed.
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Jessica Whitley
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Sacramento, CA
