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Ibrahim's thyroid cancer treatment fund
Ibrahim is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Zagazig Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a tailor until August, 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 Zagazig Regional Medical Center 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $790
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130
• Transport to Zagazig Regional Medical Center: $180
Thank you for reading my story.
- Ibrahim
Updates from Ibrahim
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($34). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward transport to Zagazig Regional Medical Center.
Update from Zagazig: the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $84 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Júlia Lorena Monteiro 🇧🇷 · $10
- Vivian B. Johnston 🇨🇦 · $50
“All the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Victoria”
- Janhavi Parikh 🇮🇳 · $25
- Rima Darwish 🇸🇦 · $50
- Eliana E. Holland 🇬🇧 · $5
- Arturo J. Solís 🇺🇸 · $29
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Hang in there, Ibrahim. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 5 people at work.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Dodoma donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Keep going, Ibrahim. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Hang in there, Ibrahim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from San Antonio
Good luck, Ibrahim. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
Keep going, Ibrahim. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Ibrahim. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Zagazig
Hang in there, Ibrahim. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Zagazig
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Zagazig.
good luck, Ibrahim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Zagazig.