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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Samira afford treatment in Cairo
Samira is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,010 views
In September I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Cairo University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a nurse until September, 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 Cairo University Hospital 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $870
• Scans and lab work: $125
• Transport to Cairo University Hospital: $100
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Household costs while unable to work: $225
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Samira
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bogotá.
Stay strong, Samira. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page. Love from Jakarta.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Cairo
Best of luck, Samira. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Abbottabad
Best of luck, Samira. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Samira. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Samira. Shared it with a few friends
Hope it all works out, Samira. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Samira. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Daegu.
Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Tema so I could bring a meal.