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Help Janet through 12 rounds of treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Mwanza Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇹🇿 Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania1,712 views
Simiyu Maina
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Mwanza
Janet was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at Mwanza Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Janet is 44, worked as a taxi driver 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 Mwanza 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $550 goes: • Scans and lab work: $230 • Household costs while unable to work: $135 • Transport to Mwanza Regional Medical Center: $130 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Simiyu

Updates from Simiyu

  1. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($285). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

  • Tomás W. Serrano 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Every little bit! - Pittsburgh”

  • Jenny K. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Be well. - Cebu City”

  • Sunita P. Kumar 🇮🇳 · $30

    “Every little bit! - Aurangabad”

  • Tiffany P. Fields 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Letícia Regina Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $30
  • Liya Saba Melaku 🇪🇹 · $25
  • Lakshmi L. Thevar 🇮🇳 · $25

    “All the best. - Prayagraj”

  • Everly H. Ray 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Janet all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $20

    “Sending love. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Christchurch”

  • Jordan R. Snyder 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Santiago G. Orozco 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Jide Dayo Alabi 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Amparo K. Lara 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Ramón E. Flores 🇺🇸 · $19
  • André Pedro Melo 🇧🇷 · $10

    “God bless. - Santarém”

  • Hana Khadija Ismail 🇪🇬 · $10

    “Sending love. My sister told me about this one. - 6th of October City”

  • Mrunal F. Savla 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Best of luck. From Aurangabad with love.”

  • Daniel J. Ellis 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Hope the October deadline works out. - Cairns”

  • Stephanie R. Berry 🇺🇸 · $10

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Simiyu. Hope you get there. Sent it to 30 people at work. Thinking of Mwanza

    • how is Janet doing now?

      • Marta P. ÁlvarezPhoto verified

        Take care, Simiyu. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Osaka but we're thinking of you. All the best.

        • wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Epe this morning.

          • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

            • Hang in there, Simiyu. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Gliwice donated after I showed her your page. Love from Gliwice.

              • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mwanza.

                • Simiyu MainaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about scans and lab work, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

              • Sending good thoughts, Simiyu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Bakersfield this morning. Greetings from Bakersfield

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

                  • Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Mumbai.

                    • Rooting for you, Simiyu. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Mwanza.

                      • Ido Zvi LeviID verified

                        Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Mwanza.

                        • Emma FerrettiAddress verifiedID verified

                          a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Mwanza. I'll ask around and let you know.

                          • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Nottingham.

                            • Sending love, Simiyu. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Berlin.

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