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Help me through 8 rounds of treatment for stage 2 breast cancer
Ngozi is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Lagos Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until July, 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 Lagos Cancer Centre 5 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 $1,200 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $860
• Household costs while unable to work: $120
• Transport to Lagos Cancer Centre: $135
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Updates from Ngozi
Good news. Because of your gifts ($228 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Stay strong. From Brest with love.”
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Hang in there, Ngozi. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Takoradi.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ngozi.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team comes first ($85) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Best of luck, Ngozi. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
How is Ngozi doing now?
so sorry you're going through this, Ngozi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Greetings from Hamburg
thinking of you. This could happen to any of us.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
praying for you, Ngozi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Thinking of you and your family, Ngozi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Take care. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Dar es Salaam so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Girona