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Fighting prostate cancer: help Sachiko afford treatment in Tokyo
Supporting Sachiko through prostate cancer: medication, transport to the Tokyo Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.
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In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Tokyo Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, 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 the Tokyo Oncology Institute 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 $8,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,800
• Scans and lab work: $740
• Transport to the Tokyo Oncology Institute: $620
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $750
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,290
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Good luck, Sachiko. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Sachiko?
Stay strong, Sachiko. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kyiv
you're not alone, Sachiko. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Toronto.
Take care, Sachiko. Hope this works out for you. All the best.