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Standing with Stephanie: non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Coventry Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom7,641 views
Stephanie J. Reed
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Coventry
In February I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Coventry Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 35, I worked as a primary school teacher until February, 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 the Coventry Oncology Institute 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $9,600 goes: • Scans and lab work: $620 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500 • Household costs while unable to work: $800 • Transport to the Coventry Oncology Institute: $680 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Stephanie

  1. Quick update: $4,898 raised so far (51%). the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Coventry: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hang in there. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Riyadh”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Tarkwa”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Stephanie all day after reading this. - Kampala”

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    “Be well. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Augsburg”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Stephanie all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Chihiro Fukuda

    Sending love, Stephanie. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Incheon but we're thinking of you

    • Rafael Guilherme MoreiraPhoto verified

      your post was clear and honest. After 18 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Collins Brian Kyagulanyi

        thanks for sharing this, Stephanie. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Warangal.

        • Frank Sullivan

          Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Stephanie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Take care

          • Eli Anderson

            take care, Stephanie. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Aurangabad but we're thinking of you. Take care.

            • Christopher T. Hudson

              You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

              • Nur Ratna Ramadhan

                best of luck, Stephanie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                $6,325.50 raised of $9,600

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