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Fighting colon cancer: help Mai afford treatment in Kobe
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Kobe University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇯🇵 Kobe, Hyogo, Japan3,860 views
In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Kobe University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 35, I worked as a hairdresser until August, 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 Kobe University Hospital 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 $9,000 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500
• Scans and lab work: $810
• Transport to Kobe University Hospital: $910
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $280
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,500
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Mai
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take care, Mai. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.
Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Kobe
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Badagry
You're not alone, Mai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.