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Fighting Hodgkin lymphoma: help Hala afford treatment in Dammam

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

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Hala Mona Khoury
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Dammam
In August I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Dammam Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, I worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 the Dammam Oncology Institute 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $5,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,350 • Scans and lab work: $720 • Transport to the Dammam Oncology Institute: $610 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $480 • Household costs while unable to work: $790 Thanks for reading all this. - Hala
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Updates from Hala

  1. Small update. $2,192 so far, I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. Quick update: $1,684 raised so far (28%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Henri Berger

    Take care, Hala. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Dammam.

    • Iván B. EstradaPhoto verified

      keep going, Hala. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings

      • Ronnie B. Gonzales

        Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 4 people at work.

        • Karl Hans LudwigPhoto verified

          hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 24 people at work

          • Vivian M. Williamson

            Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Gangnam but we're thinking of you.

            • Parker S. Griffin

              Hope it all works out, Hala. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Sydney.

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