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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Ruth afford treatment in Riverside
Ruth is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In May I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Riverside Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a taxi driver until May, 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 Riverside Cancer Centre 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $13,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $9,500
• Scans and lab work: $1,250
• Transport to Riverside Cancer Centre: $500
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $590
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,860
Thank you for reading my story.
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thanks for sharing this, Ruth. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Fresno.
hang in there. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Take care. Get well soon. Thinking of Riverside.
thinking of you, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings