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Ella's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

Ella is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Ella M. Cunningham
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Laredo
In June I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Laredo Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a construction supervisor until June, 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 Laredo Cancer Centre 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 $8,800 goes: โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $600 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $1,950 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,250 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Ella

  1. 4% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Update from Laredo: we've started the first stage. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • You're not alone, Ella. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Surakarta.

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