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£14,190
raised of £5,000 target by 84 supporters

    Weʼve raised £14,190 to provide for my family after cancer.

    Funded on Wednesday, 30th October 2019

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    Story

    I was diagnosed with stage four cancer on 4 March (2019), having had no suggestion of cancer prior to that date.

    Over the course of the following weeks, this turned out to be kidney cancer, which, until today, would be treatable using inhibitors. I have today learned that I cannot have that treatment because of a serious liver problem. This means I and my family are at the mercy of luck and whatever short time I have.

    My previous life span was expected at six to 12 months. Now time could be a lot shorter. As the main bread-winner in the family, I want to provide for my loved ones - asking only those I know and love to contribute.

    If I, and my family, have touched your life in any positive way and you wish to help, however small, I would welcome your contribution. This would help to ease the burden when the time comes.

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    • Stephen Masters5 years ago
      Stephen Masters

      Stephen Masters

      5 years ago

      After an aborted attempt to stay in a hotel for a couple of nights, where I ended up hospitalised for four days, with breathing discomfort, we have decided to put travel plans on hold and stay at home. Because I can't start the actual cancer treatment, we can only now manage symptoms for a while. I struggle to get comfortable on my back, and don't get a full night's sleep, which is exhausting. #stillfighting

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    • Stephen Masters5 years ago
      Stephen Masters

      Stephen Masters

      5 years ago

      I have published an e-book about my diagnosis journey, and seeing the funny side. It is currently available in Kindle format only. You can read for free if you have Kindle Unlimited. I am also producing a paperback version, which should be ready soon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/But-Cancer-diagnosis-journey-story-ebook/dp/B07QZKTF8L/

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    • Stephen Masters5 years ago
      Stephen Masters

      Stephen Masters

      5 years ago

      The prognosis effort continues. Erratic behaviour in my liver prevents the oncology team from giving me the autoimmune drug (Cabozantinib) that they were planning to give me. I had a CT scan to try to ascertain whether this is caused by cancer spread in the liver or whether it is a blood flow issue. The CT was inconclusive, so now we are going to try an MRI and, perhaps, a biopsy on the liver. We need the liver to work before we pump more chemicals into it.

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    5 years ago

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    84

    • Kasia

      Kasia

      Jun 17, 2019

      My thoughts to family, friends and all who - like me - had the pleasure of working with and learning from Steve at some point. xx

      £20.00

    • Chris Schafer

      Chris Schafer

      Jun 14, 2019

      To all Steves family, I am very grateful for all the help Steve gave me with my website for the last 8 years. My condolences to you all, I am sure he will be greatly missed by all.Best Wishes

      £40.00

    • Martin

      Martin

      Jun 4, 2019

      Greatly missed guy who I knew briefly but gave great patience towards my computer skills and took care of SO many techy tasks for me. Cancer is so cruel His great work lives forever

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 29, 2019

    • David Grocott and Nick Paglia (ASI Environmental)

      David Grocott and Nick Paglia (ASI Environmental)

      May 29, 2019

      £40.00

    • Vertical Leap

      Vertical Leap

      May 23, 2019

      Sending all our love to the family - always in our thoughts. A fantastic colleague and friend to us all, we miss you dearly. Love everyone at Vertical Leap & the Sideshow group. xxxxx

      £5,000.00

    • Carole-Anne Clark

      Carole-Anne Clark

      May 20, 2019

      In memory of Steve .. Mr. UKP. RIP.

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    Stephen Masters

    Stephen Masters

    I am 52 years of age and am a father of two daughters with a wife of a near 30-year marriage. Now they are faced with losing me before Christmas.

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