Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyMedical & healthCritical

Help Okta through 6 rounds of treatment for stomach cancer

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

🇮🇩 Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia1,617 views
Erlangga Oky Gunawan
Email verifiedPhoto verified
Medan
Okta was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August. The oncology team at the Medan Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Okta is 43, worked as a bank teller 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 the Medan Oncology Institute 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,800 goes: • Transport to the Medan Oncology Institute: $65 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70 • Household costs while unable to work: $240 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,425 Every share and every dollar helps. - Erlangga
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Erlangga

  1. Update from Medan: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Medan: we've started the first stage. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Naresh T. Tiwari 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Kai F. Washington 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Bronx”

  • Kevin E. Bennett 🇺🇸 · $14

    “Praying for you. From Miami with love.”

  • Regina H. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Happy to help. Thought of Okta all day after reading this. - Fort Collins”

Reviews

3.0(4 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Fernando G. Quintero🇪🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Anushka J. Kelkar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Nam Bảo Ly🇻🇳Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Camila H. Pérez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Zahra Basma Kassem

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

    • My Hoang

      Wishing you the best, Erlangga. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Marco Antonio De LucaQuestion

        Is transport to the Medan Oncology Institute the biggest cost or is there more coming?

        • Erlangga Oky GunawanOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          It's all in the list in the story. transport to the Medan Oncology Institute is the big one at $65, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Rahul A. Dubey

        sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 36 people at work.

        • Shahid Danish Sandhu

          Sending love, Erlangga. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

          • Brielle J. Wood

            Keep going, Erlangga. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

            • Vignesh K. Sundaram

              Hope this works out for you. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

              • Eduardo Luís Peixoto

                Thinking of you, Erlangga. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Makati

                $259 raised of $1,800

                Give

                More people who need help