LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As a parent, how far would you go to treat your child after a leukemia diagnosis? For Michelle Walsh, that question became a reality, sending her across three states for her son Seth’s treatments, surgeries and care.
But the cost of that care has been extraordinary.
What You Need To Know
- Michelle Walsh traveled across three states to seek treatment for her son Seth, diagnosed with leukemia at age 4
- Walsh says her son’s care has cost more than $10 million
- Despite having insurance, the family still faces major medical debt
- Advocates say rising health care costs and barriers to financial assistance are leaving more Kentucky families vulnerable
“We’ve lost count of how many millions of dollars it…
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