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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Wekesa afford treatment in Kasarani

Wekesa 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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Wekesa Tumusiime Mbwambo
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In November I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at the Kasarani Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a tailor 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 Kasarani Oncology Institute 2 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 $800 goes: • Transport to the Kasarani Oncology Institute: $125 • Scans and lab work: $220 • Household costs while unable to work: $360 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95 I hope life is good to you. - Wekesa
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Updates from Wekesa

  1. Update from Kasarani: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Diego D. Reyes

    Hope it all works out, Wekesa. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Hialeah.

    • Bunga Rani Santoso

      hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Bogotá.

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        Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!

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