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Standing with Lei: non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

Supporting Lei through non-Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to Oakland Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He cannot work.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States5,176 views
Lei Chao Tang
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Oakland
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Oakland Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a bus conductor 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 Oakland Regional Medical Center 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 $9,950 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,000 • Transport to Oakland Regional Medical Center: $500 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $690 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,760 Thank you for reading my story. - Lei
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Lei

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($1,183). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport to Oakland Regional Medical Center is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $2,256 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($2,837). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

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  • Pablo C. Ortiz

    Thanks for sharing this, Lei. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Omolara Temitope JimohQuestion

      what's already covered and what's the $9,950 for?

      • Lei Chao TangOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. household costs while unable to work comes first ($2,000) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

    • Audrey G. Ellis

      Wishing Lei a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

      • Angela M. Mejia

        Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Mwanza donated after I showed her your page.

        • Aadhya D. Chaudhary

          Thinking of you, Lei. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Marrakesh so I could bring a meal.

          • Samina Nida Qazi

            wishing Lei a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

            • Otieno Kevin Mutebi

              Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 25 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from São Paulo.

              • Sita S. Gill

                Sending good thoughts, Lei. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Pune.

                $4,366.50 raised of $9,950

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