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Fighting stomach cancer: help Dayo afford treatment in Badagry
8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Badagry Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Badagry Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a nurse until July, 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 the Badagry Oncology Institute 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 $500 goes:
• Transport to the Badagry Oncology Institute: $60
• Scans and lab work: $260
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $45
• Household costs while unable to work: $135
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Dayo
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Thinking of you, Dayo. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Adama donated after I showed her your page. Love from Adama
Praying for you, Dayo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dayo
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. transport to the Badagry Oncology Institute comes first ($60) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Love from Ribeirão Preto
Wishing you the best, Dayo. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Gwagwalada.