My child has Lymphoma. How do I get help in the US?

Posted by adill @adill, Jul 22, 2021

A child with 2 years old.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jul 22, 2021

Hello @adill, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
I know a diagnosis of Lymphoma can be distressing news. There are quite a few discussions in our Connect forum with members who have Lymphoma and I’d like to make sure you’ll be able to get answers to some of your questions.
Would you be able to give me a little more information please?
Have you been diagnosed with lymphoma or has your 2 year old child?

adill | @adill | Jul 22, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Hello @adill, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I know a diagnosis of Lymphoma can be distressing..." + (show)

Yes sir. MY CHILD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA. HE IS 2 YEARS OLD.

adill | @adill | Jul 22, 2021

In reply to @adill "Yes sir. MY CHILD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA. HE IS 2 YEARS OLD." + (show)

IN Bangladesh, we are advised to move to other countries for better treatments. My son ¹Baby needs ¹chemotherapy immediately.

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jul 23, 2021

In reply to @adill "IN Bangladesh, we are advised to move to other countries for better treatments. My son ¹Baby..." + (show)

As a parent, getting news like this is frightening. My heart goes out to your child, you and your family for all the uncertainty you must feel right now.
Where would be the closest country you could travel for his treatment? Would your child’s current doctor be able to refer your child elsewhere?

Because he needs immediate care, have you considered trying a Medical College Hospital in your own country? Protocol for treating lymphoma is fairly standard and you’d avoid having to get all the paperwork in order and trying to find another clinic in a foreign country on short notice. And with Covid, travel becomes challenging.

I found several Medical College Hospitals in Bangladesh. Since I’m not familiar with your country, I don’t know what is closest to you. However, Dhaka has several hospitals affiliated with medical colleges. The two I researched a little seem to have good reputations and possibly able to give your son more immediate care.
Would you consider finding treatment for your little boy closer to home? One of my oncologists is from Bangladesh and he’s excellent. Why was it recommended to find assistance elsewhere?

Bangladesh Medical College Hospital.
+880 2-44812101

Specialized Hospital https://bdspecializedhospital.com/department/oncology

I’m also giving you the link to contact Mayo Clinic. We have 3 campuses in the United States. Rochester, Minnesota. Phoenix, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida

http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

adill | @adill | Jul 24, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "As a parent, getting news like this is frightening. My heart goes out to your child,..." + (show)

Hello sir

I want to go to USA for treatment. Please help me

Kind regards

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jul 24, 2021

In reply to @adill "Hello sir I want to go to USA for treatment. Please help me Kind regards" + (show)

If you are interested in bringing your little boy to the United States for his lymphoma care, Mayo Clinic has 3 locations from which to choose. I really hope he can get in soon to get his treatments started. I’ll be thinking of you and your family.

There are also medical facilities affiliated with Mayo Clinic in Abu Dhabi and London to consider.

It’s highly recommended that you work through the Mayo Clinic International services.
They can help you obtain an appointment for your son. Don’t make any travel arrangements to come to the USA until you have an appointment for your son. If you get an appointment then Mayo Concierge will help you make arrangements for travel, lodging and financial considerations.

I have provided internet links to all of the websites below for the different Mayo Clinic locations. Please pay close attention to the Mayo Clinic International services page. There is a lot of information regarding the location of clinics and how to get arrangements made.

Here are the connections to Mayo Clinic international Services.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/international

https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/international/appointments

United Arab Republic in Abu Dhabi
https://ssmcabudhabi.ae/

Mayo Clinic Healthcare-London

+44 (0) 207 871 2575
info-ukmch@mayo.edu
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (United Kingdom time) Monday through Friday
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International appointment offices for USA locations

Mayo Clinic in Florida

904-953-7000
904-953-7329 (Fax)
Intl.mcj@mayo.edu
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

507-284-8884
507-538-7802 (Fax)
Intl.mcr@mayo.edu
Office hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central time) Monday through Friday
Mayo Clinic in Arizona

480-301-7101
480-301-9184 (Fax)
Intl.mcs@mayo.edu

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) Monday through Friday
Has this provided enough information to get you started? Do you have any other questions?

adill | @adill | Jul 26, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "As a parent, getting news like this is frightening. My heart goes out to your child,..." + (show)

Hello sir

Thanks for your email. I HAVE SUBMITTED MY APPOINTMENT REQUEST AT MAYO
CLINIC IN FLORIDA.

Kind Regards

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jul 26, 2021

In reply to @adill "Hello sir Thanks for your email. I HAVE SUBMITTED MY APPOINTMENT REQUEST AT MAYO CLINIC IN..." + (show)

It’s my pleasure to be able to help. I am hoping you’ll be successful with getting an appointment. You are very caring and loving. I pray everything will go well for your little boy.

Will you keep me updated with his progress please?