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Fighting prostate cancer: help Samuel afford treatment in Kumasi
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Kumasi Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇬🇭 Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana360 views
In March I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Kumasi Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a bus conductor until March, 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 Kumasi Regional Medical Center 3 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 $450 goes:
• Transport to Kumasi Regional Medical Center: $85
• Household costs while unable to work: $280
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Samuel
Update from Kumasi: the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
16% there. I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. Thank you.
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“Best of luck. From Scranton with love.”
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best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Móstoles but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Kumasi.
Hang in there, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Samuel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Campinas donated after I showed her your page. Love from Campinas