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Standing with Benjamin: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Benjamin 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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Owen L. Vance
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San Antonio
Benjamin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March. The oncology team at the San Antonio Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Benjamin is 29, worked as a shop owner until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the San Antonio Oncology Institute 2 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $12,650 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,350 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $10,000 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $570 • Transport to the San Antonio Oncology Institute: $730 Thank you so much.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Owen. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from London.

    • Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Ibadan so I could bring a meal. God bless

      • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Columbus.

        • Keep going, Owen. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Kathmandu.

          • Hugo Antoine LerouxPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Nsukka so I could bring a meal.

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