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Standing with Pandu: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Jakarta Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇩 DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,229 views
Gunawan Agus Tanoto
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Pandu was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in July. The oncology team at Jakarta Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Pandu is 46, worked as a hairdresser until July, 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 Jakarta Cancer Centre 3 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 $1,700 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,300 • Household costs while unable to work: $280 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 Thanks for being kind about this. - Gunawan

Updates from Gunawan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 85% now ($1,443). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 72% now ($1,218). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Every little bit. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Bogor”

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  • thinking of you, Gunawan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 22 people at work. Take care.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • How is Pandu doing now?

        • keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Leeds

          • Good luck, Gunawan. Hope you get there. Thinking of Jakarta

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pandu

              • Gunawan Agus TanotoOwnerAnswerAddress verified

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($1,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

            • Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

              • Wishing you the best, Gunawan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                • Thinking of you, Gunawan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

                  • good luck, Gunawan. Get well soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Casablanca

                    • Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Jakarta.

                      • Good luck. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

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