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Fighting cervical cancer: help Kartika afford treatment in Bogor

Kartika is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Kartika Budiman
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Bogor
In May I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Bogor Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 24, I worked as a hairdresser until May, 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 Bogor 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,200 goes: • Scans and lab work: $105 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $980 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Kartika

  1. Update from Bogor: the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($220). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

  3. Small update. $144 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Nicolás T. LozanoQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Kartika?

    • Kartika BudimanOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about scans and lab work, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Erlangga Reza Effendi

    Thanks for sharing this, Kartika. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Sosina Bethlehem Ayele

      Best of luck, Kartika. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Tiruchirappalli.

      • Cheng Jie Yang

        sending good thoughts, Kartika. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Aoi Reiko Nakajima

          thinking of you and your family, Kartika. This could happen to any of us

          • Doris K. WrightQuestion

            how is Kartika doing now?

            • Jaxon L. Thornton

              Best of luck, Kartika. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Chennai.

              • Rashidi Simiyu Mrema

                Wishing you the best, Kartika. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Campinas.

                • Tae-yang LimQuestion

                  is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kartika.

                  • Beth L. MendezPhoto verified

                    Sending love, Kartika. Shared this with my family.

                    • Efe Batuhan Çakır

                      This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                      • Hugo T. Medina

                        Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Madurai so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                        • Frieda Karin Braun

                          keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Saint-Denis.

                          • Julian D. Ramirez

                            Hope things get better soon, Kartika. Wishing Kartika a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                            • Urvashi A. Amin

                              rooting for you, Kartika. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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