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Fighting cervical cancer: help Prabha afford treatment in Negombo

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

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Hasitha Kumara Rathnayake
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Prabha was diagnosed with cervical cancer in July. The oncology team at Negombo Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Prabha is 32, worked as a hairdresser until July, 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 Negombo Cancer Centre 2 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 $1,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Transport to Negombo Cancer Centre: $85 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55 • Household costs while unable to work: $300 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Hasitha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

    • so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Thinking of you, Hasitha. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Negombo

        • Keep going, Hasitha. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Tallahassee.

          • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Negombo.

            • How is Prabha doing now?

              • rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Tijuana

                • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Prabha?

                  • Get well soon. Love from Hamilton

                    • Sending good thoughts, Hasitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                      • wishing you the best, Hasitha. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                        • Sending strength, Hasitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                          • wishing you the best, Hasitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                            • wishing you peace, Hasitha. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

                              • Thinking of you, Hasitha. Wishing Prabha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                • you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                                  • Good luck, Hasitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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                                      Thinking of you, Hasitha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

                                      • Stay strong, Hasitha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together!

                                        • You're not alone, Hasitha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

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