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Standing with Brooks: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Rochester Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Rochester, Minnesota, United States2,197 views
Jackson T. Cooper
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Brooks was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in December. The oncology team at the Rochester Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in March. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Brooks is 57, worked as a farmer until December, 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 Rochester Oncology Institute 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,150 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,350 • Scans and lab work: $1,650 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,150 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Jackson

  1. We're at 19% thanks to 27 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from Rochester: we've started the first stage. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Udari Hasini Wickramasinghe

    I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Rahul J. Dhawan

      wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Love from Bogotá.

      • Taner Enes Can

        Thinking of you, Jackson. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Stellenbosch.

        • Dinusha Madhavi Yapa

          best of luck, Jackson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

          • Allan K. Uy

            So sorry you're going through this. Get well soon. My neighbor in Tema donated after I showed her your page. Love from Tema.

            • Bunga Lia Hartono

              Hang in there, Jackson. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours

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