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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Busisiwe afford treatment in Gqeberha
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Gqeberha Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇿🇦 Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa1,134 views
Busisiwe was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in July. The oncology team at the Gqeberha Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks.
Busisiwe is 46, worked as a hairdresser 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 the Gqeberha Oncology Institute 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 $1,100 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $580
• Transport to the Gqeberha Oncology Institute: $210
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140
• Scans and lab work: $170
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Wayne
We're at 37% thanks to 11 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Update from Gqeberha: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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