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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Mugisha afford treatment in Nairobi
Mugisha is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Nairobi Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a shop owner 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 the Nairobi Oncology Institute 2 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 $1,000 goes:
• Transport to the Nairobi Oncology Institute: $135
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65
• Scans and lab work: $200
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $600
Thanks for reading all this.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Mugisha?
You're not alone, Mugisha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.