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Fighting stomach cancer: help Shapla afford treatment in Narayanganj
Shapla is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Narayanganj Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Narayanganj Oncology Institute 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 $750 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $460
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100
Thank you so much.
- Shapla
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thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Kikuyu.
How is Shapla doing now?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Niterói donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Niterói
is there anything that isn't money that would help Shapla?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about household costs while unable to work, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Don't give up
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Kilkenny donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Narayanganj.
so sorry you're going through this, Shapla. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Ottawa so I could bring a meal. All the best