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Fighting colon cancer: help Sipho F afford treatment in East London

Supporting Sipho F through colon cancer: medication, transport to East London Cancer Centre, and living costs while She can't work.

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Sipho F D. Coetzee
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East London
In March I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at East London Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a tailor until March, 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 East London Cancer Centre 5 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 $1,900 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $185 • Transport to East London Cancer Centre: $165 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $250 • Household costs while unable to work: $250 Thank you so much. - Sipho F
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Updates from Sipho

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 80% funded and I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

  2. Quick update: $528 raised so far (28%). I made the first payment toward transport to East London Cancer Centre. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Frank Eric Sackey

    Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nashville.

    • Alamin Hossain BanerjeeQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sipho F.

      • Sipho F D. CoetzeeOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $1,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Gabriel S. Simmons

      Stay strong, Sipho F. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

      • Karanja Rashidi Tembo

        Wishing you the best, Sipho F. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care!

        • Maria Valentyna Novikov

          Sending good thoughts, Sipho F. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

          • Ruth E. Bennett

            Hang in there, Sipho F. Hope you get there. All the best.

            • Ivy Harper

              rooting for you, Sipho F. Wishing Sipho F a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Ganesh R. Thakkar

                rooting for you, Sipho F. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of East London.

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