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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Marlene afford treatment in Ekurhuleni
Marlene is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Marlene was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in June. The oncology team at Ekurhuleni Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Marlene is 45, worked as a taxi driver 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 Ekurhuleni Cancer Centre 4 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 $3,000 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,850
• Scans and lab work: $260
• Transport to Ekurhuleni Cancer Centre: $170
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70
• Household costs while unable to work: $650
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Grand Rapids donated after I showed her your page.
Sending good thoughts, Nomsa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 4 people at work. All the best.
Hang in there, Nomsa. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.