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Fighting prostate cancer: help Shazia afford treatment in Rawalpindi
Shazia is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇵🇰 46056, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan2,722 views
Shazia was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July. The oncology team at Rawalpindi Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Shazia is 28, worked as a shop owner until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Rawalpindi Cancer Centre 2 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 her shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $900 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65
• Transport to Rawalpindi Cancer Centre: $50
• Scans and lab work: $140
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $645
Thank you so much.
- Mehwish
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Rooting for you, Mehwish. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care!
Hope it all works out, Mehwish. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong, Mehwish. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Good luck, Mehwish. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Toulouse
Hope it all works out, Mehwish. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Sakai.
So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Hang in there, Mehwish. Hope you get there. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Good luck, Mehwish. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.