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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Shinji afford treatment in Fukuoka

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Fukuoka Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Yuki Nanami Nakano
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Fukuoka
Shinji was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in August. The oncology team at Fukuoka Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in December. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Shinji is 46, worked as a tailor until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Fukuoka Cancer Centre 5 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $4,650 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $280 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,950 • Transport to Fukuoka Cancer Centre: $630 • Household costs while unable to work: $790 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Yuki

  1. Quick update: $1,560 raised so far (34%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 56% thanks to 42 of you. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. More news soon.

  3. Update from Fukuoka: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 74% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Shinji all day after reading this. - Sheffield”

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    “Be well. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Petrópolis”

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    “All the best. Thought of Shinji all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Shinji all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Fort Worth”

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    “Best of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Iztapalapa”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Shinji all day after reading this. - Barranquilla”

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  • Irma Mega Gunawan

    Sending love, Yuki. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Fukuoka.

    • Anwar Yasir Hegazy

      Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Johannesburg

      • Rohan R. MehtaQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Shinji?

        • Yuki Nanami NakanoOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Fukuoka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Yetunde Folake Oladipo

        Sending strength, Yuki. Wishing Shinji a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 17 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

        • Paolo Giordano

          Thanks for sharing this, Yuki. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

          • Rashid Kamran Ahmed

            Keep going, Yuki. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

            • Dan Marius Matei

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Fukuoka

              $4,801.50 raised of $4,650

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