Zachary Seitzinger was diagnosed with Leukemia on September 13 2012. He has started the first round of Chemotherapy Treatment on September 15th 2012. As many of you might know Leukemia, cancer of the blood and bone marrow, is a benzene-related illness that can be very difficult to treat. Just like any type of cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are common methods of care. The cost of leukemia treatment can be overwhelming. The average cost of just one round of chemotherapy is approximately $150,000. Unfortunately, many patients require several rounds of chemotherapy to achieve success. Chemotherapy also requires comprehensive support and after care treatment, which can include special antibiotics, injections, blood transfusions, and more. Some patients living with leukemia may also require a bone marrow transplant. The average cost of this treatment is $250,000 or more. In many cases, patients may require additional treatment after this procedure. Other costly procedures, such as a splenectomy to remove the spleen, may also be required. Additional costs for transportation, hospitalization, supportive care, and other expenses may also be necessary to care for a loved one with a benzene related illness. However, we remain hopeful that he will beat the odds, and grateful for each day we are given. Zachy is 4 years old with Loving Parents that are not able to work due to the frequency of recurrences and treatment needed to fight this. His Father, Sonny, is an independent contractor who is dependant on the weather for his job of building in the summer and winter months. Their private insurance plan is very expensive and covers very little being self-employed, especially the high tech scans and tests needed to keep on top of this disease. This is a minimum best-case scenario 3-year battle and will drain their family both mentally and financially. Zackary is in the battle of his life right now and the mounting medical bills are a worry we would like I would like to take away from his family. We can't change this disease, but we can change how they fight it! Thank you all for your donations, support and most importantly prayers. We do believe in miracles and we pray for one each day. God Bless you, for the family of Zachary Seitzinger, Sonny & Andrea Seitzinger and their daughter Abby Seitzinger. If you would prefer to mail a check, you may do so in Zachary Seitzinger’s name or to Zachy’s Fight or Zachy Foundation and send to: 6801 South I-35E Corinth, Texas 76210. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a family representative please feel free to call: Charles Fairchild at 469-417-8003
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