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Gugu's kidney cancer treatment fund
6 rounds of treatment are planned at Sandton Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇿🇦 Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa2,154 views
In June I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at Sandton Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 37, I worked as a bakery worker 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 Sandton 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70
• Household costs while unable to work: $380
• Scans and lab work: $290
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,910
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Gugu
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Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Savannah so I could bring a meal!
Hope things get better soon, Gugu. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 10 people at work. Blessings
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. After 9 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family, Gugu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Zaporizhzhia
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Anaheim donated after I showed her your page
So sorry you're going through this, Gugu. Wishing Gugu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.