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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Malsha afford treatment in Negombo

Supporting Malsha through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Negombo Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Negombo, Western, Sri Lanka1,981 views
Malsha Madhavi Perera
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Negombo
In June I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Negombo Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 24, I worked as a nurse until June, 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 Negombo Regional Medical Center 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 $2,050 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,300 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $150 โ€ข Transport to Negombo Regional Medical Center: $140 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $355 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Malsha

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($929 in total) I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $779 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($180). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Rajesh N. Kapoor ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Wawan Candra Utomo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Odhiambo Githinji Waweru ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $10

    โ€œThought of Malsha all day after reading this. - Dodomaโ€

  • Kendall R. Watts ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Theophilus Prince Larbi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $30
  • Vera Oksana Smirnov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $74

    โ€œThought of Malsha all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburgโ€

  • Varsha K. Hegde ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $22
  • Robert C. Delgado ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Malsha all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $10
  • Nasser Nabil Hegazy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Popy Ruma Hossain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Henry Kunle Fashola ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. From Pokhara with love. - Pokharaโ€

  • Nolan R. Black ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œStay strong. My cousin told me about this one. - Seattleโ€

  • Aarav E. Negi ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œWish I could do more. Hope the September deadline works out. - Akronโ€

  • Antoni Wojciech Kowalczyk ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $32.50

    โ€œGod bless. From Gdaล„sk with love.โ€

  • Fatima Sumbal Ghani ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50

    โ€œBest of luck. Hope the September deadline works out. - Lahoreโ€

  • Roman Kennedy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Lavinia Irina Ciobanu ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $79

Reviews

3.1(8 reviews)

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  • Dylan B. Silva๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Dylan F. Gaines๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Alessia Barbara Carbone๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Christo P. Singh๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Usman Imran Khan๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Zola C. Petersen๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Professional and kind

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

  • Jigna P. Sathe๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Wulan Yuni Lie๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Fรกbio Jorge Siqueira

    Hope things get better soon, Malsha. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

    • Uzma Zainab Lashari

      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. After 25 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

      • Jayden BarkerQuestion

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

        • Malsha Madhavi PereraOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Negombo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Kai E. Chen

        You're not alone, Malsha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Lilian Omolara UbaPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • Shruthi F. IyerID verified

            Keep going, Malsha. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

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