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Abdullah's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund
6 rounds of treatment are planned at Gold Coast Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Gold Coast Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 33, I worked as a shop owner until August, 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 Gold Coast Regional Medical Center 3 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 $4,400 goes:
• Transport to Gold Coast Regional Medical Center: $750
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $440
• Scans and lab work: $1,300
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,910
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Abdullah
Updates from Abdullah
Small update. $3,087 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,317). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Sending love. Thought of Abdullah all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Thought of Abdullah all day after reading this. - Boston”
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“Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Durgapur”
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Sending love, Abdullah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gold Coast.
Is transport to Gold Coast Regional Medical Center the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Transport to Gold Coast Regional Medical Center is $750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.
wishing you the best, Abdullah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Allentown.
You're not alone, Abdullah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hang in there, Abdullah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best
Stay strong, Abdullah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Chennai
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Awka this morning. God bless.
Rooting for you, Abdullah. Hope you get there. God bless.