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Standing with Sergio: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

Sergio is facing Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Araceli H. Ríos
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Duluth
Sergio was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at the Duluth Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Sergio is 26, worked as a construction supervisor 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 the Duluth Oncology Institute 5 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 $3,350 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420 • Scans and lab work: $950 • Transport to the Duluth Oncology Institute: $420 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,560 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Araceli
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Updates from Araceli

  1. We're at 30% thanks to 30 of you. the plan for transport to the Duluth Oncology Institute is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Sabina Kalpana PoudelID verifiedPhoto verified

    Hope you get there. After 7 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

    • Thulani K. Chetty

      wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Fatima Kemi Oyelaran

        Stay strong, Araceli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours

        • Beatrice Theresa Nkrumah

          Hang in there, Araceli. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Nida Noreen Malik

            take care, Araceli. Get well soon.

            • Mussa Juma Macharia

              Hope things get better soon, Araceli. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Duluth

              • Cristian N. Solís

                thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Nashik donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Duluth

                • Imelda D. Garcia

                  Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Duluth

                  • Su-bin Mi-sook Heo

                    sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

                    • Antoni Mariusz Woźniak

                      Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

                      • Karim Rafiq Islam

                        hope it all works out, Araceli. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

                        • Juliana Larissa Xavier

                          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                          • Hye-jin Hye-jin Nam

                            Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

                            • Wellington Edson Correia

                              I hope things turn around soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                              • Arnel L. Magsaysay

                                best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Duluth.

                                • Ines Basma Nabulsi

                                  Sending love, Araceli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bilbao but we're thinking of you.

                                  • Rachel HuntID verified

                                    Sending good thoughts, Araceli. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Madurai

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