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Help Yasemin through 4 rounds of treatment for prostate cancer

Supporting Yasemin through prostate cancer: medication, transport to the Istanbul Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye504 views
Elif Derya Taş
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Istanbul
Yasemin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December. The oncology team at the Istanbul Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Yasemin is 40, worked as a hairdresser 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 the Istanbul Oncology Institute 5 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 $2,750 goes: • Scans and lab work: $320 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $240 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,050 • Transport to the Istanbul Oncology Institute: $140 Thank you for reading my story.
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  • Tunde Godwin Nwosu🇳🇬Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Krishna Rajesh Bhattarai🇳🇵Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Gareth H. Fourie

    sending good thoughts, Elif. Get well soon

    • Teodoro ReyesQuestion

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

      • Elif Derya TaşOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. scans and lab work is the biggest at $320. Thanks for asking.

    • Ziad Imad Gaber

      Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Pedro K. Lozano

        Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

        • Ruth J. Caldwell

          You're not alone, Elif. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Hubballi.

          • Elena Allen

            Get well soon. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Love from London.

            • Ratul Masud ParvezPhoto verified

              sending good thoughts, Elif. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Istanbul.

              • Meet P. SatheQuestion

                how is Yasemin doing now?

                • Anand M. Dwivedi

                  Hope things get better soon, Elif. Get well soon. All the best!

                  • Nadia J. Zulu

                    Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Los Angeles

                    • Ömer Cem Yıldız

                      praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Lagos.

                      • Lavinia Ramona Popescu

                        Sending love, Elif. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Take care

                        • Seung-woo Si-woo Han

                          Wishing you peace, Elif. Hope this works out for you.

                          • Joy Pavel Haque

                            It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 12 people at work.

                            • Rhea T. Villanueva

                              So sorry you're going through this, Elif. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Take care.

                              • Asma Huda Yassin

                                stay strong, Elif. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                                • Wanjiru Rose Urassa

                                  this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 36 people at work. All the best.

                                  • Sumon Kamrul BiswasID verified

                                    keep going, Elif. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Magelang so I could bring a meal. Love from Bakersfield.

                                    • Anita P. Singh

                                      Thinking of you, Elif. Shared it with a few friends. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Bursa

                                      • Alejandra A. Ortiz

                                        It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Seoul.

                                        • Maeve H. Connell

                                          Stay strong, Elif. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                                          • Zoya Ayesha Warraich

                                            Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!

                                            • Sanjay F. Soni

                                              Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Greetings from Ogbomosho.

                                              • Stephanie D. Rowe

                                                Wishing you peace, Elif. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Caloocan.

                                                • Thanasis Charalambos Vlachos

                                                  Sending love, Elif. Get well soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

                                                  • Eleanor T. Duncan

                                                    rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

                                                    • Vani T. Verma

                                                      Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Bangkok but we're thinking of you. Love from Bangkok.

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