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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Niklas afford treatment in Berlin

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Berlin University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany2,236 views
Niklas Brandt
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Berlin
In June I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Berlin University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 33, I worked as a shop owner 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 Berlin University Hospital 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 $7,550 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $680 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,600 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,270 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Niklas

  1. Small update. $762 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($552 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $267 raised so far (4%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Coyoacán”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the September deadline works out. - Dhaka”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Niklas all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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    “Sending love. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Guarulhos”

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    “Hope it all works out - León”

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  • Nghĩa Ly

    Hope it all works out, Niklas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

    • İbrahim Burak PolatQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Niklas.

      • Niklas BrandtOwnerAnswer

        Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is $680 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Joya Sathi DasID verified

      Sending good thoughts, Niklas. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best

      • Thiện Hải Vuong

        it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Berlin

        • Miguel W. Pineda

          Hope it all works out, Niklas. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Berlin.

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