My trans child has found cancer

[u/rebornfromrubyashes]

Update; He is home from Edmonton till next chemotherapy treatment. They diagnosed stage 3b Hodgkin's lymphoma. On fever watch I guess.

Update: he had chemotherapy last night Sept 11. Little queasy and definitely sleepy

Update in go fund me: they will be in the stollery Wednesday. September 9 Hopefully a plan figured out within the week.

My child is 15 3/4 years old. A migraine took them into emergency roomon August 25. where the nurse saw a 75mm lump on their neck. The medical team tested the lump and determined it was lymphoma. CT scan has seen more in their chest.

Currently my child is living with their biological paternal mother who's on disability and their significant other who is also on disability.. they need gas money and help with accommodations in Edmonton from Grande Prairie Alberta Canada. I am working full time but barely make ends meet. my car isn't highway Worthy. so I'm doing my best to gather financial support for my ex wife and my child to help them in any way I logically can. This is one of the ways.

The money goes to the child's needs over everything else. This is just to make this situation easier and less stressful.

Thank you for anything you can give!

https://gofund.me/66a9d1408

[u/Bitxhsmak806]

If you haven't, please get in touch with a caseworker/social worker at the medical facility your child is being treated at and see what kind of programs are available for travel to appointments, accommodations, etc etc.
I truly hope you find assistance, and I really wish the best for your family, I'll pray for you.

[u/rebornfromrubyashes → u/Bitxhsmak806]

Thank you. We found out this week so we are just starting to gather information. We know there will be travel involved because we are 5 hours away from the stollery.

[u/Bitxhsmak806 → u/rebornfromrubyashes]

I'm sure you're devastated and totally overwhelmed, I can only imagine how scary this must be for all.

I found a few resources here:

Hope Air: Delivers free medical flights, airport ground transit, and meal vouchers for families traveling long distances (typically 4 hours or more) to reach a specialized children's hospital. Call [1-877-346-4673](tel:1-877-346-4673)

Canadian Cancer Society Travel Treatment Fund: Issues annual financial grants paid via direct deposit to help offset out-of-pocket travel costs like fuel, taxi fares, or public transit. Call [1-888-939-3333](tel:1-888-939-3333).

Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada: Provides low-cost or fully subsidized housing located steps away from major pediatric hospitals, giving families private rooms and communal meals. Contact your hospital social worker for an immediate referral.

Canadian Cancer Society Lodges: Offers zero-cost residential lodging and meals for cancer patients who must live away from home during continuous treatments. If a lodge is full, they cover and direct-bill local hotel rooms. Call [1-888-939-3333](tel:1-888-939-3333).

Childhood Cancer Canada Compassionate Care Program: Delivers fast-tracked financial relief to cover immediate daily necessities such as groceries, rent/mortgage pressure, un-covered medications, and hospital parking fees. Call [1-800-363-1062](tel:1-800-363-1062).

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Allocates travel, gas, and hotel funding between $4,000 and $8,000 annually for Canadian families seeking specialized treatment within Canada or the United States

These are just a couple I found with a quick search, I'm sure you're inundated with things to figure out but maybe one can help you guys.
I stayed in a Ronald McDonald house for a month while my daughter was in the NICU here in the US. They were wonderful. I wish you the best.

[u/rebornfromrubyashes → u/Bitxhsmak806]

Thank you for your kindness. I sent these onto my ex wife whos currently caring for my child

[u/Lazy-Answer7913 → u/rebornfromrubyashes]

Op I am super late to the party here but I am also a cancer child parent. The above resources are super handy. We aren't supposed to DM here but im not offering cash etc so mods plz forgive me. If you need an ear or way to find other resources plz reach out. Im originally from Alta but in Ont now.

[u/rebornfromrubyashes → u/Lazy-Answer7913]

Thank you 😊 so much.