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Fighting stomach cancer: help Iryna afford treatment in Kyiv
10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Kyiv Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇺🇦 Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine853 views
In February I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Kyiv Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 28, I worked as a taxi driver until February, 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 Kyiv 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:
• Scans and lab work: $150
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Household costs while unable to work: $270
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Iryna
Small update. $165 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
11% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Small update. $15 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 22 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending love, Iryna. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.