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Standing with Christopher: multiple myeloma treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Fresno University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
๐บ๐ธ Fresno, California, United States8,017 views
In June I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at Fresno University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 30, I worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Fresno University Hospital 2 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 $8,350 goes:
โข Transport to Fresno University Hospital: $890
โข Scans and lab work: $1,250
โข Household costs while unable to work: $1,600
โข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,610
Thanks for reading all this.
- Christopher
Updates from Christopher
We're at 28% thanks to 72 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
- Anonymous ๐ช๐ธ ยท $1,000
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keep going. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Fresno
is there anything that isn't money that would help Christopher?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about transport to Fresno University Hospital, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope it all works out, Christopher. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Is transport to Fresno University Hospital the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Praying for you, Christopher. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
so sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Love from Tema.
rooting for you, Christopher. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.