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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Talha afford treatment in Rawalpindi
12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Rawalpindi Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇵🇰 46071, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1,529 views
In May I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Rawalpindi Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 45, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Rawalpindi 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 $1,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050
• Scans and lab work: $165
• Transport to the Rawalpindi Oncology Institute: $65
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75
• Household costs while unable to work: $195
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Talha
Small update. $866 so far, the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($439). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward scans and lab work.
- James W. Richards 🇬🇧 · $25
- Clara W. Vega 🇺🇸 · $200
- Katherine Powell 🇺🇸 · $75
- Aikaterini Despina Papanikolaou 🇬🇷 · $5
- Fiona T. Mabaso 🇿🇦 · $50
- Wafula Kioko Odhiambo 🇰🇪 · $10
- Jacob P. Vargas 🇺🇸 · $5
- Vani K. Gupta 🇺🇸 · $10
“From my family to yours. Thought of Talha all day after reading this. - Anaheim”
- Fikru Samuel Haile 🇪🇹 · $60.50
- Rahim Tanvir Akter 🇮🇳 · $10
- Harsh M. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $50
- Amanda Raquel Alves 🇧🇷 · $10
- Yaw Felix Baah 🇬🇭 · $20
“Thought of Talha all day after reading this. - Kumasi”
- Vivian L. Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $69
- Victor Dennis Kyagulanyi 🇰🇪 · $5
- Mukasa Athumani Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $25
- Mercy Atim Tumusiime 🇰🇪 · $67
“Blessings. Only $67 but hope it helps. - Kasarani”
- Walid Belkacem 🇪🇬 · $10
- Jade Lucie Roussel 🇫🇷 · $10
“Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Brest”
- Beatrice Mwanaisha Nakamya 🇺🇬 · $54.50
“Every little bit. Thought of Talha all day after reading this. - Mukono”
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Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Jeddah.
best of luck, Talha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Sending strength, Talha. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you, Talha. Get well soon. Blessings
Rooting for you, Talha. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Rawalpindi.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 7 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.