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Amaya's colon cancer treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Galle University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇱🇰 Galle, Southern, Sri Lanka1,430 views
Amaya Kavindi Wijesinghe
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Galle
In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Galle University Hospital has planned 12 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 29, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Galle University Hospital 4 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 $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $560 • Scans and lab work: $240 • Transport to Galle University Hospital: $160 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 • Household costs while unable to work: $330 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amaya

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $560. It helps to be asked.

  • Stay strong. Get well soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

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