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Standing with Eduardo: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

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

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Yolanda E. Castillo
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Eduardo was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in July. The oncology team at the Dallas Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Eduardo is 44, worked as a tailor until July, 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 Dallas Oncology Institute 3 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 $7,350 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,700 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,150 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,080 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Yolanda

  1. Quick update: $854 raised so far (12%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($622 in total) I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Stay strong, Yolanda. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Pasig

    • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dallas

      • Yolanda E. CastilloOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about scans and lab work, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Wishing Eduardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Dallas.

      • What exactly is the $7,350 for?

        • Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

          • any update on how things are going in Dallas?

            • Rooting for you, Yolanda. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

              • Good luck. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Austin!

                • So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

                  • praying for you, Yolanda. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bogotá.

                    • Andrea D. IbarraAddress verified

                      Thanks for sharing this, Yolanda. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

                      • Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Eduardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Warsaw so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Guadalupe.

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