Support for Keith's Medical Expenses

As some of you know, in June of 2022, my uncle, Keith Haase was diagnosed with cancer. It appears to have started in his lungs but had metastasized to his bones and brain by the time it was found. Once discovered, he was treated with radiation in addition to starting an immunotherapy drug that was supposed to give him a good chance to have a quality of life for a decent period of time.

Then in July, Keith suffered a stroke as a result of pressure from a tumor in his skull, that left him with severe weakness in his arms and legs. After several weeks recovering in the hospital in Omaha and several more working to rehabilitate at Madonna in Omaha, he was back home and had regained majority use of his hands/arms and was getting around ok with a walker.

At this point, it appeared his tumors were remaining the same and/or shrinking and we were under the impression that we were back on track; however, his pain was unbearable and not being managed and nobody could figure out why.

The last week of December, Keith was taken to Omaha, where doctors discovered that the cancer had severely metastasized to his spine. At this point, operation was not a possibility, and paralysis appeared to be unavoidable. While at the hospital he did five rounds of radiation, to try to help alleviate some of his pain; however, he has now lost almost all use of his arms and legs.

As a result, it is not possible for him to be cared for by hospice at his home in Norfolk. There are just too many things needed in order to keep him comfortable and well cared for. The decision was made that he would move to a hospice house in Omaha. With this decision, a large portion of the daily cost of staying at a hospice house will not be covered by Medicare or insurance.

Anything to help alleviate the financial burden of the family in the midst of such an unfortunate situation is much appreciated. Those that know him, know what a selfless, loving, hilarious, ornery, God loving man he is. We are wishing him peace and comfort in this journey.

Donations will be used to help pay for any medical bills and hospice care that is required but not covered by insurance, and any other bills and expenses that come Sue’s way associated with Keith’s diagnosis.