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Help Fumiko through 12 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

Fumiko is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Osaka, Japan2,655 views
Taro Takashi Shimizu
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Osaka
Fumiko was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Osaka Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Fumiko is 28, worked as a shop owner until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Osaka Regional Medical Center 4 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $6,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,950 • Scans and lab work: $500 • Transport to Osaka Regional Medical Center: $550 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $650 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,450 Glad we found this place.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fumiko

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($2,950) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

  • Sending good thoughts, Taro. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fumiko?

      • Thank you. If you're in Osaka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Wishing Fumiko a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Mexicali

      • Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. My neighbor in Nice donated after I showed her your page.

        • Rooting for you, Taro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

          • You're not alone, Taro. Wishing Fumiko a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Cairo

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