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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Thu afford treatment in Da Nang

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Da Nang Cancer Centre; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

🇻🇳 Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam1,652 views

Thu Liên Tran

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Da Nang

In February I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Da Nang Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a tailor until February, 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 Da Nang Cancer Centre 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $950 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $130 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $510 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100 • Scans and lab work: $210 Thanks for reading all this. - Thu

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Updates from Thu

Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($93). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.
Update from Da Nang: I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Da Nang: I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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