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Help me through 8 rounds of treatment for kidney cancer
Florence is facing kidney cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In May I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at Naivasha University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a nurse until May, 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 Naivasha 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $770
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $155
• Household costs while unable to work: $225
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Naivasha.
Wishing you peace, Florence. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.