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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Rokhaya afford treatment in Bordeaux
Rokhaya is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇫🇷 Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France7,692 views
In November I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at the Bordeaux Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in January. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 28, I worked as a construction supervisor until November, 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 the Bordeaux Oncology Institute 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $6,700 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,150
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $630
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,920
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Depok.
thinking of you, Rokhaya. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Raleigh!
Best of luck, Rokhaya. This could happen to any of us.
so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
How is Rokhaya doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Los Angeles!
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Love from Timișoara.
sending strength, Rokhaya. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Derry.
sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Sending good thoughts, Rokhaya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Narayanganj