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Fighting Hodgkin lymphoma: help Emily afford treatment in San Francisco

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the San Francisco Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Santiago W. Vasquez
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Emily was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at the San Francisco Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Emily is 26, worked as a construction supervisor until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the San Francisco Oncology Institute 5 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $8,700 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,480 Every share and every dollar helps. - Santiago
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Updates from Santiago

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($1,013). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($2,358). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from San Francisco: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Adeline H. Henry

    You're not alone, Santiago. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of San Francisco.

    • Kylie BrooksPhoto verified

      Take care. Wishing Emily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Berlin.

      • Dipu Ratul Siddique

        shared it with a few friends. Thinking of San Francisco

        • Fatoumata Khady Camara

          Stay strong. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

          • Yaa Eunice MensahPhoto verified

            Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

            • Skylar WeaverID verified

              Wishing Emily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.

              • Gonzalo Héctor Velasco

                Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Setagaya.

                • Lucy N. West

                  Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of San Francisco

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