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Kehinde's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Ikeja University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria2,908 views
Kehinde Vivian Yusuf
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Ikeja
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Ikeja University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 24, I worked as a bakery worker 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 Ikeja University Hospital 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 $1,750 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $185 • Transport to Ikeja University Hospital: $145 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95 • Household costs while unable to work: $175 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Kehinde

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($278 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $1,123 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($704 in total) the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Rungnapa Napat PhetcharatQuestionAddress verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kehinde

    • Kehinde Vivian YusufOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $1,150, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Carol N. Boyd

    Thinking of you and your family, Kehinde. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Dhaka

    • Nicole M. Burke

      You're not alone, Kehinde. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Marcos L. Macías

        Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Contagem.

        • Gökhan Aydın

          Thanks for sharing this, Kehinde. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Maverick D. Hernandez

            Sending strength. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Ikeja!

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