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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Lucky afford treatment in Lagos
Supporting Lucky through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Lagos University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.
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In April I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Lagos University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a bank teller until April, 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 Lagos University Hospital 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 $1,700 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $230
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75
• Household costs while unable to work: $270
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,125
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Take care, Lucky. Get well soon. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Lucky. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Lucky. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.
Rooting for you, Lucky. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending love, Lucky. This could happen to any of us. Love from Gaya
Praying for you, Lucky. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.
Keep going, Lucky. Shared this with my family. Love from Kanpur
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Sending strength, Lucky. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did