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Help Shireen through 8 rounds of treatment for early-stage lung cancer

Supporting Shireen through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to Durban University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Hendrik P. Zulu
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Shireen was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in December. The oncology team at Durban University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Shireen is 32, worked as a shop owner until December, 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 Durban University Hospital 2 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 $2,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,750 • Scans and lab work: $195 • Transport to Durban University Hospital: $200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70 • Household costs while unable to work: $285 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Hendrik
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  • Noel K. ReyesQuestion

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

    • Hendrik P. ZuluOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Thank you. If you're in Durban I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Weston D. Ray

    keep going, Hendrik. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

    • Edilene Camila Soares

      Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Durban

      • Lesego C. Van WykQuestion

        How is Shireen doing now?

        • Luca Sergio Russo

          hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

          • Raghavan Chowdary

            Wishing Shireen a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Durban.

            • Kennedy R. Tucker

              hope it all works out, Hendrik. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

              • Beatriz T. Nava

                Sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Durban.

                • Natalia W. Whitaker

                  Wishing you the best, Hendrik. Hope you get there!

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