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Standing with Hussein: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Hussein is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Hussein Nasser Wahba
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Jeddah
In August I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Jeddah Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 45, I worked as a primary school teacher 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 Jeddah Regional Medical Center 3 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 $7,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000 • Scans and lab work: $470 • Transport to Jeddah Regional Medical Center: $560 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $340 • Household costs while unable to work: $680 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Hussein

  1. Update from Jeddah: the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. We're at 91% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 20% thanks to 30 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from Jeddah: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Hussein all day after reading this. - Bakersfield”

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  • Prachi B. Zaveri

    Sending love. Get well soon. My neighbor in Limerick donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

    • Vadym Leonid Bogdanov

      So sorry you're going through this, Hussein. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Jeddah.

      • Ruth Janet Njoroge

        stay strong, Hussein. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care

        • Serenity J. Rodriguez

          So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bakersfield this morning. Greetings from Bakersfield.

          • Samuel Márcio Dantas

            take care, Hussein. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

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