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Lucy's stomach cancer treatment fund
Lucy is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇺🇬 Mbale, Eastern Region, Uganda1,039 views
Lucy was diagnosed with stomach cancer in July. The oncology team at Mbale Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Lucy is 27, worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Mbale Regional Medical Center 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $500
• Scans and lab work: $200
• Transport to Mbale Regional Medical Center: $80
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105
• Household costs while unable to work: $265
I hope life is good to you.
- Athumani
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“Thought of Lucy all day after reading this. - Pasig”
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“From my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Riyadh”
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stay strong, Athumani. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick!
thanks for sharing this, Athumani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Campinas but we're thinking of you.
Thanks for sharing this, Athumani. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Athumani. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Mbale
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Osaka this morning. Take care.