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Ben's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund
Ben is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇩🇪 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,619 views
In July I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Cologne Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until July, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Cologne Regional Medical Center 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $8,450 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $1,700
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,750
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Sending good thoughts, Ben. Wishing Ben a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Cologne
take care, Ben. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Karachi.
hang in there, Ben. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Bordeaux
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Cologne
hope the doctors have good news. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
sending love, Ben. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!
Thinking of you and your family, Ben. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Durgapur.