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Fighting stomach cancer: help Ronke afford treatment in Ikeja
Supporting Ronke through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Ikeja University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.
🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria2,084 views
In August I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Ikeja University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a primary school teacher until August, 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 Ikeja University Hospital 5 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 $1,000 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $450
• Scans and lab work: $105
• Transport to Ikeja University Hospital: $170
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $50
• Household costs while unable to work: $225
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ronke
Updates from Ronke
Wanted to say thank you properly. 34% funded and the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.
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sending good thoughts, Ronke. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 28 people at work.
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from San Diego.