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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Arief afford treatment in Bekasi
Arief is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇩 Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia1,611 views
Arief was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at Bekasi Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Arief is 35, worked as a bank teller until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Bekasi Cancer Centre 4 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 his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,350 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $630
• Scans and lab work: $240
• Transport to Bekasi Cancer Centre: $155
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $135
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Eko
Good news. Because of your gifts ($217 in total) the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Greetings from Howrah
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
What exactly is the $1,350 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $630. Good question.
You're not alone, Eko. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bonny
Hang in there, Eko. Wishing Arief a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care!
Sending strength, Eko. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.