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Standing with Leonardo: stomach cancer treatment costs

4 rounds of treatment are planned at London University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Gabriella F. Murphy
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Leonardo was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August. The oncology team at London University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Leonardo is 38, worked as a tailor until August, 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 London University Hospital 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,400 • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Transport to London University Hospital: $460 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $320 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,720 Every share and every dollar helps. - Gabriella
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  • Otieno Ouma Shayo

    so sorry you're going through this, Gabriella. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Quezon City!

    • Liam J. Gardner

      Hope you get there. My neighbor in Bengaluru donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

      • Eleanor A. Bridges

        Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Alicante but we're thinking of you. Thinking of London.

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