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Fighting stomach cancer: help Lia afford treatment in Surabaya

Supporting Lia through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Surabaya University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia3,297 views
Bambang Pandu Sihombing
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Surabaya
Lia was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June. The oncology team at Surabaya University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Lia is 36, worked as a nurse until June, 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 Surabaya University Hospital 4 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 $1,700 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $260 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145 • Scans and lab work: $220 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,075 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Bambang

  1. We're at 63% thanks to 25 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Lia all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Grenoble”

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    “Only $50 but hope it helps. - Düsseldorf”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Lia all day after reading this. - Osaka”

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  • Otávio Joaquim Ribeiro🇧🇷Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Josefa C. Fernández🇲🇽Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Zoe Salazar🇨🇦Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Frank Gordon🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Faith Naliaka Karanja🇰🇪Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lia

    • Bambang Pandu SihombingOwnerAnswerID verifiedVerified organization

      It's all in the list in the story. household costs while unable to work is the big one at $260, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

  • Deborah PhillipsPhoto verified

    sending good thoughts, Bambang. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Milan donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Milan

    • Thinking of you, Bambang. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

      • thinking of you and your family, Bambang. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Anaheim.

        • Praying for you, Bambang. Shared this with my family. Take care.

          • Ethan K. NicholsQuestionID verified

            Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lia?

            • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Taguig.

              • Bea N. MercadoID verified

                Sending good thoughts, Bambang. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Polokwane.

                  • Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Cầu Giấy.

                    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bhaktapur

                      • Praying for you, Bambang. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

                        • Praying for you, Bambang. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Dammam

                          • hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Santa Fe.

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