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Fighting stomach cancer: help Taiga afford treatment in Nagoya

Taiga 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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Taiga Yuma Hayashi
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Nagoya
In January I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Nagoya Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a bank teller until January, 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 Nagoya Cancer Centre 2 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 $7,100 goes: • Transport to Nagoya Cancer Centre: $360 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $480 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Household costs while unable to work: $760 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Updates from Taiga

  1. Small update. $3,287 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $2,957 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($1,712). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Ignacio W. Serrano

    thinking of you and your family, Taiga. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • Deborah A. Harper

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page

      • Skylar C. Simpson

        Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Liverpool

        • Rey E. De Leon

          best of luck, Taiga. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Kyiv but we're thinking of you.

          • Salma Rasha Amin

            Best of luck. Wishing Taiga a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

            • Theophilus Papa QuayeID verified

              Thinking of you and your family, Taiga. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

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