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Fighting prostate cancer: help Ayaka afford treatment in Tokyo

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Tokyo Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Ayaka Hashimoto
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In August I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Tokyo Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Tokyo Regional Medical Center 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 $8,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 • Transport to Tokyo Regional Medical Center: $630 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,550 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Ayaka

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($4,421 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,754 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Barasa Byaruhanga Ssebuliba

    Thinking of you and your family, Ayaka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Tokyo!

    • Mukesh P. YadavPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Ayaka. This could happen to any of us

      • Nur Sri WardanaPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Ayaka. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Oakland.

        • Emma White

          sending strength, Ayaka. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Milon Noman MiahPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon, Ayaka. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Tokyo.

            • Jumoke Ngozika Ajayi

              Best of luck, Ayaka. Hope you get there. Sent it to 16 people at work. Thinking of Tokyo.

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