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Fighting prostate cancer: help Comfort afford treatment in Tema

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Tema University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇬🇭 Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana1,014 views
Comfort Priscilla Ntim
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In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Tema University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Tema University Hospital 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 $500 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $190 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70 • Transport to Tema University Hospital: $85 • Scans and lab work: $155 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Updates from Comfort

  1. We're at 104% thanks to 8 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $40 raised so far (8%). the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    Amazing support system

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  • Nina Svetlana Maksimov

    thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

    • Nora MirandaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Comfort.

      • Sara Dina Kamel

        Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from San Diego.

        • Kennedy J. HerreraID verified

          This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 14 people at work

          • Allison T. Hendricks

            Stay strong. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Chattogram but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

            • Pari C. Bhatia

              So sorry you're going through this, Comfort. Hope this works out for you.

              • Zahra Tika Tampubolon

                Rooting for you, Comfort. Hope you get there. Take care.

                • Souad Amira FahmyID verifiedPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you, Comfort. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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