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Help Isamu through 12 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer
Supporting Isamu through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Tokyo Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.
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Isamu was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October. The oncology team at Tokyo Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Isamu is 54, worked as a bus conductor 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 Tokyo Regional Medical Center 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 $7,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,450
• Scans and lab work: $1,300
• Transport to Tokyo Regional Medical Center: $510
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $510
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,780
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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“From my family to yours. Hope the December deadline works out. - Surat”
- Hannah D. Li 🇺🇸 · $30
“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Atlanta”
- Yanti Surya 🇮🇩 · $50
“All the best. Thought of Isamu all day after reading this. - Jakarta”
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“Thinking of you. Only $49 but hope it helps. - Kathmandu”
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“Only $8 but hope it helps. - Detroit”
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“Blessings. Hope the December deadline works out. - San Jose”
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stay strong. Wishing Isamu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.
thinking of you and your family, Saki. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isamu
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless!
Sending strength, Saki. Hope you get there.
Thinking of you, Saki. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Sydney this morning. Greetings from Sydney
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Isamu?
Sending love, Saki. Looking forward to the next update.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. All the best
rooting for you, Saki. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 18 people at work.
thinking of you and your family, Saki. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Tokyo!
Hang in there, Saki. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Athens donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Sending strength, Saki. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes