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Fighting prostate cancer: help Rashidi afford treatment in Kasarani
Rashidi is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Kasarani University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, 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 Kasarani University Hospital 4 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 $1,350 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150
• Transport to Kasarani University Hospital: $125
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Updates from Rashidi
Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($334). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.
Update from Kasarani: I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending love, Rashidi. Looking forward to the next update. After 28 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Kasarani.