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Fighting prostate cancer: help Minh afford treatment in Hanoi

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

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam1,728 views
Linh Kim Bui
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Hanoi
Minh was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. The oncology team at the Hanoi Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Minh is 57, worked as a tailor until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Hanoi Oncology Institute 4 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $230 • Transport to the Hanoi Oncology Institute: $175 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85 • Household costs while unable to work: $260 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Linh

  1. Quick update: $470 raised so far (26%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $342 raised so far (19%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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