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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Rowan afford treatment in San Jose

Rowan is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Isabelle Espinoza
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San Jose
Rowan was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January. The oncology team at San Jose Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Rowan is 58, worked as a bakery worker until January, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to San Jose Regional Medical Center 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,000 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $900 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $500 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • you're not alone, Isabelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Petrópolis.

    • Shared it with a few friends. Love from Epe.

      • Grace Florence SwaiPhoto verified

        You're not alone, Isabelle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Rowan?

          • Rooting for you, Isabelle. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

            • Shared this with my family. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

              • Russell F. RojasID verified

                Keep going, Isabelle. Wishing Rowan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together

                • Sending love, Isabelle. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

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