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Standing with Eleanor: non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

Eleanor is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Eleanor H. Roberts
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Fresno
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Fresno Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 45, I worked as a bank teller until August, 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 Regional Medical Center 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 $12,150 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,250 • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Transport to Fresno Regional Medical Center: $650 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $350 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,350 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Eleanor

  1. We're at 13% thanks to 30 of you. I made the first payment toward transport to Fresno Regional Medical Center. More news soon.

  2. Update from Fresno: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Fresno: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Noriko Mai EndoQuestionPhoto verified

    What exactly is the $12,150 for?

    • Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $8,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Thanks for sharing this, Eleanor. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

    • Bella CallowayAddress verified

      Keep going, Eleanor. Wishing Eleanor a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

      • keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

        • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.

          • shared it with a few friends. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

            • Stephanie E. CallowayAddress verified

              Sending strength, Eleanor. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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