Fight With Patrick
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Three years ago, Patrick was diagnosed with a chronic lymphoma called SMZL (Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma). At that time, the recommendation from the oncologist was to watch and wait. Since then, Patrick has checkups every three months to monitor the growth of the cancer and the swelling of his spleen.
In December, Patrick's oncologist recommended he have treatment. He had four rounds of rituximab (a biologic therapy-like chemo) and a blood transfusion. With a grant from Texas Oncology Foundation and insurance, Patrick's out of pocket cost for the treatments and transfusion totaled $3,300.
A few weeks ago the oncologist ordered a CT Scan and bone marrow biopsy to determine how effective the treatments were. It was determined that the treatments didn't work and that Patrick's spleen is still swollen. One explanation for the treatments not working is that the SMZL has mutated into a more aggressive cancer. If so, the tests show it is confined to the spleen. The next step is to remove the spleen, which will be a major surgery (unknown cost) and will require Patrick to recover at home for six weeks. After his leave is exhausted, he will have approximately 15 days unpaid, which is about $4,815 in lost wages. He doesn't have disability and because he has not been with GPISD for a year, he also does not have FMLA. It is likely that Patrick will require chemotherapy treatments after recovering from surgery, which adds to the amount of days without pay.
Once Patrick has paid $5,700 out of pocket, his insurance should cover 100% of his medical bills for the remainder of the year. His bills in December don't count toward his out of pocket, as they were in 2018. Due to his medical leave, he will have to pay for his full insurance (without employee contribution) for one month or more, which is $350 per month.
$15,000 will cover the $3,300 out of pocket Patrick paid in December, the $5,700 out of pocket for this year, his lost wages, insurance premiums, and some of the chemotherapy he may need.
Our hope is that Patrick does not have to focus on how he will make ends meet, but instead on his health and happiness. He is a fighter and we hope you'll join us in helping him fight.
In December, Patrick's oncologist recommended he have treatment. He had four rounds of rituximab (a biologic therapy-like chemo) and a blood transfusion. With a grant from Texas Oncology Foundation and insurance, Patrick's out of pocket cost for the treatments and transfusion totaled $3,300.
A few weeks ago the oncologist ordered a CT Scan and bone marrow biopsy to determine how effective the treatments were. It was determined that the treatments didn't work and that Patrick's spleen is still swollen. One explanation for the treatments not working is that the SMZL has mutated into a more aggressive cancer. If so, the tests show it is confined to the spleen. The next step is to remove the spleen, which will be a major surgery (unknown cost) and will require Patrick to recover at home for six weeks. After his leave is exhausted, he will have approximately 15 days unpaid, which is about $4,815 in lost wages. He doesn't have disability and because he has not been with GPISD for a year, he also does not have FMLA. It is likely that Patrick will require chemotherapy treatments after recovering from surgery, which adds to the amount of days without pay.
Once Patrick has paid $5,700 out of pocket, his insurance should cover 100% of his medical bills for the remainder of the year. His bills in December don't count toward his out of pocket, as they were in 2018. Due to his medical leave, he will have to pay for his full insurance (without employee contribution) for one month or more, which is $350 per month.
$15,000 will cover the $3,300 out of pocket Patrick paid in December, the $5,700 out of pocket for this year, his lost wages, insurance premiums, and some of the chemotherapy he may need.
Our hope is that Patrick does not have to focus on how he will make ends meet, but instead on his health and happiness. He is a fighter and we hope you'll join us in helping him fight.
Co-organizers (2)
Christina Hayes
Organizer
Irving, TX
Patrick Lollis
Beneficiary
Mandy Dellepiane Jackson
Co-organizer