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Marek's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

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

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Marek Oskar Sobczak
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Łódź
In March I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Łódź University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 58, I worked as a tailor until March, 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 Łódź 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,050 • Transport to Łódź University Hospital: $260 • Household costs while unable to work: $630 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $360 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Marek

  1. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($1,490). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($646). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Qasim Majid Al-FarsiQuestionPhoto verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marek

    • Marek Oskar SobczakOwnerAnswer

      Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $2,050 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Saraswathi E. Murthy

    Stay strong, Marek. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Faith A. FordPhoto verified

      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Łódź. I'll ask around and let you know!

      • Vani L. Kashyap

        thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

        • Umesh H. AroraPhoto verified

          Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Surat so I could bring a meal

          • Walid Nabulsi

            Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Kano so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Łódź.

            • Christian F. Austin

              Thanks for sharing this, Marek. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Kolkata.

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