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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Atim afford treatment in Embakasi

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Embakasi Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Atim Urassa
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Embakasi
In December I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Embakasi Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 53, I worked as a farmer until December, 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 Embakasi 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $710 • Scans and lab work: $310 • Transport to Embakasi Regional Medical Center: $180 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75 • Household costs while unable to work: $375 I hope life is good to you. - Atim
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Updates from Atim

  1. Update from Embakasi: I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. We're at 61% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $354 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Mrunal A. NaikQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Atim

    • Atim UrassaOwnerAnswer

      Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $710 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Rizwan Moin Tarar

    Sending good thoughts, Atim. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

    • Ananya S. Krishnan

      wishing you the best, Atim. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

      • Ingrid Anna Martin

        So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

        • Imani Mercy Githinji

          wishing you peace, Atim. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Nagpur

          • Onyango Waweru Karanja

            hope things get better soon, Atim. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Spanish Town.

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