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Johanna's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Nuremberg University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Johanna Franke
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Nuremberg
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Nuremberg University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 40, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Nuremberg University Hospital 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,700 • Transport to Nuremberg University Hospital: $940 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370 • Household costs while unable to work: $740 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Johanna
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Johanna

  1. Quick update: $437 raised so far (5%). the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($160). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Good luck. Please keep us posted. - Çankaya”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Johanna all day after reading this.”

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  • Adrián P. GonzálezQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nuremberg

    • Johanna FrankeOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Nuremberg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Amelia J. Meyer

    Sending good thoughts, Johanna. Hope you get there.

    • Sylvie Martine Nguyen

      hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Dammam this morning.

      • Jericho W. Alcantara

        hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

        • Lindiwe F. Naicker

          a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Bavaria. I'll ask around and let you know.

          • Kiprop Mussa KipropPhoto verified

            Hang in there, Johanna. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Salem.

            $809.50 raised of $9,250

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