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Standing with Yong-jun: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs
Supporting Yong-jun through Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to San Jose Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.
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In May I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at San Jose Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a nurse until May, 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 San Jose Cancer Centre 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 $12,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750
• Scans and lab work: $810
• Transport to San Jose Cancer Centre: $610
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $510
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,770
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Yong-jun
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sending love, Yong-jun. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
What's already covered and what's the $12,450 for?
Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $8,750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hope things get better soon, Yong-jun. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Wishing you peace, Yong-jun. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hang in there, Yong-jun. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Toulon this morning. Blessings
sending strength, Yong-jun. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Hubballi!
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best
Hang in there, Yong-jun. This could happen to any of us.
hope it all works out, Yong-jun. Gave what I could, wish it was more
stay strong. Hope you get there. Thinking of San Jose.
Sending love, Yong-jun. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Adelaide so I could bring a meal. Thinking of San Jose
Thinking of you, Yong-jun. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of San Jose.
Sending love, Yong-jun. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Yong-jun. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out!