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Fighting prostate cancer: help Randall afford treatment in Los Angeles

Supporting Randall through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Los Angeles Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

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Randall J. Alvarez
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Los Angeles
In January I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Los Angeles Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a primary school teacher until January, 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 Los Angeles Cancer Centre 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 $8,100 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $880 • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370 If you're reading this, thank you. - Randall

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  1. Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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