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Standing with Howard: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

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

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,855 views
Howard A. Powell
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San Francisco
In May I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at the San Francisco Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a hairdresser until May, 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 the San Francisco Oncology Institute 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Transport to the San Francisco Oncology Institute: $850 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $630 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,420 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Victoria G. Green

    Best of luck, Howard. Get well soon

    • Nakato MugishaQuestion

      What exactly is the $9,950 for?

      • Howard A. PowellOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $5,500. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Javeria Saima Rehman

      Wishing you the best, Howard. Shared this with my family.

      • Hossain Nazrul Khatun

        so sorry you're going through this, Howard. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

        • Geeta R. Chaudhary

          Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Jakarta

          • Lesego P. Padayachee

            Take care. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

            • Petra Noor Bos

              Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. All the best.

              • Divya Sidhu

                Wishing you peace, Howard. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

                • Sani Babatunde Alabi

                  Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Hamilton.

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