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Fighting kidney cancer: help Duha afford treatment in Giza

8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Giza Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Duha Hana Belkacem

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Giza

In May I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at the Giza Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Giza Oncology Institute 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. 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: $220 • Transport to the Giza Oncology Institute: $135 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105 • Household costs while unable to work: $240 Thank you so much.

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Updates from Duha

8% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Duha
8% there. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($100). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward transport to the Giza Oncology Institute.

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