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Standing with Anton: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Anton is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Anton Jakobsson
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Malmö
In September I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Malmö Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Malmö 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 $7,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 • Transport to Malmö Cancer Centre: $530 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,420 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Anton

  1. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($596). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Malmö: we've started the first stage. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($4,091). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Gianna A. Alexander

    Thanks for sharing this, Anton. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Faisalabad but we're thinking of you.

    • Ronaldo Renato MonteiroAddress verifiedID verified

      Sending strength, Anton. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Tammy S. Mitchell

        Praying for you, Anton. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours

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