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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Mai afford treatment in Tokyo

Supporting Mai through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Tokyo University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Risa Sakamoto
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Mai was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in June. The oncology team at Tokyo University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Mai is 29, worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Tokyo University Hospital 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $7,550 goes: โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $270 โ€ข Transport to Tokyo University Hospital: $380 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $400 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,500 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • has the treatment plan been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

    • Risa SakamotoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      I do, the treatment plan is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. It helps to be asked.

  • Shared it with a few friends.

    • how long do you have before October?

      • Risa SakamotoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Still October. I'll post here if that changes. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Tokyo.

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mai?

        • Risa SakamotoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Take care, Risa. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

          • hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Lagos.

            • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

              • Vani S. ChaudharyPhoto verified

                Sending good thoughts, Risa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

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