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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Owen afford treatment in Joliet
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Joliet University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois, United States2,706 views
In September I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Joliet University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a tailor until September, 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 Joliet 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 $2,550 goes:
• Transport to Joliet University Hospital: $970
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $410
• Scans and lab work: $1,170
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Owen
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Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Montréal.
Stay strong, Owen. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Joliet.
wishing you peace, Owen. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from Lviv.
Thinking of you, Owen. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from London