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Carla's thyroid cancer treatment fund

Carla is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇿🇦 South Africa2,501 views
Shanice Nkosi
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Johannesburg
Carla was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in August. The oncology team at Johannesburg University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Carla is 52, worked as a bakery worker until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Johannesburg University Hospital 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,700 goes: • Scans and lab work: $270 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,300 • Transport to Johannesburg University Hospital: $130 I hope life is good to you. - Shanice
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Updates from Shanice

  1. Update from Johannesburg: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($400 in total) the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Lata L. SethQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Carla?

    • Shanice NkosiOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Johannesburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Ruslan Sergei Danylenko

    Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Pune.

    • Aleena Zainab Ghani

      Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

      • Hui PanQuestion

        How is Carla doing now?

        • Myra Luthra

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Santarém.

          • Maya A. Jordan

            Sending good thoughts, Shanice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Shreya P. Sheth

              Wishing you peace, Shanice. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 3 people at work

              • Satish P. BhardwajPhoto verified

                Thinking of you and your family, Shanice. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

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