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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Tunde afford treatment in Onitsha
Tunde is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇳🇬 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria1,168 views
In June I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Onitsha University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Onitsha 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $400 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $150
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Tunde
96% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
We're at 94% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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“Take care of yourselves. Been where you're, it gets better. - Toledo”
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