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Fighting prostate cancer: help Wegayehu afford treatment in Addis Ababa
Supporting Wegayehu through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Addis Ababa Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia780 views
In February I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Addis Ababa Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a bus conductor until February, 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 Addis Ababa Regional Medical Center 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 $1,000 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65
• Scans and lab work: $135
• Household costs while unable to work: $230
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $570
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Wegayehu
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Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 16 people at work. Take care.
Rooting for you, Wegayehu. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
Wishing you the best, Wegayehu. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Praying for you, Wegayehu. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Knoxville this morning. Thinking of Addis Ababa