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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Kerem afford treatment in Antalya

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Antalya Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇹🇷 07055, Antalya, Antalya, Türkiye1,070 views
Kerem Batuhan Özdemir
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Antalya
In March I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Antalya Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a nurse 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 Antalya Regional Medical Center 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 $2,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,550 • Scans and lab work: $320 • Transport to Antalya Regional Medical Center: $185 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140 • Household costs while unable to work: $455 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Kerem

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $213 so far, I made the first payment toward scans and lab work.

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  • Yusuke Yusuke Yamada

    thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Antalya

    • Laurent Yann Vasseur

      Praying for you, Kerem. Wishing Kerem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!

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