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Help me through 12 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer

Avraham is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇮🇱 Haifa, Haifa, Israel1,713 views
Avraham Yoav Shalom
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Haifa
In February I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Haifa University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a farmer until February, 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 Haifa University Hospital 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $6,400 goes: • Scans and lab work: $520 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,500 • Transport to Haifa University Hospital: $570 • Household costs while unable to work: $810 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Avraham

  1. Update from Haifa: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Courtney J. RileyQuestion

    how is Avraham doing now?

    • Yolanda H. Acosta

      So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Avraham a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Chicago donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

      • Murugan J. Pillai

        take care, Avraham. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

        • Zainab Chidinma OlawaleQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Avraham.

          • Avraham Yoav ShalomOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. scans and lab work is the biggest at $520. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Ha-joon Dong-hyun Ko

          Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

          • Liliana L. Alvarez

            It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Guadalajara

            • Yasir Mubashir Ahmed

              Keep going, Avraham. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Dnipro so I could bring a meal. God bless.

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