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Bolaji's stomach cancer treatment fund
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Lagos University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,698 views
In August I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Lagos University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, 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 Lagos University Hospital 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 $1,150 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $300
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105
• Transport to Lagos University Hospital: $95
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $650
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Bolaji
We're at 70% thanks to 32 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
13% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Bolaji
Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for transport to Lagos University Hospital is now scheduled.
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This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dar es Salaam
Sending strength, Bolaji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
hang in there, Bolaji. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Best of luck, Bolaji. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Pietermaritzburg.
hope it all works out, Bolaji. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Lagos.