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Help Ikenna through 8 rounds of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Lagos University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Ikenna was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October. The oncology team at Lagos University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Ikenna is 40, worked as a taxi driver until October, 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 Lagos University Hospital 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 $1,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $940
• Scans and lab work: $135
• Transport to Lagos University Hospital: $135
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70
• Household costs while unable to work: $170
Glad we found this place.
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Thinking of you and your family, Kemi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
how is Ikenna doing now?
Rooting for you, Kemi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Kemi. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you, Kemi. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Lagos.
You're not alone, Kemi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings