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Như's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund

Như is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam2,230 views
Mai Hà Ly
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Cầu Giấy
Như was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in August. The oncology team at Cầu Giấy Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Như is 55, worked as a shop owner until August, 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 Cầu Giấy Cancer Centre 4 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 $1,750 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100 • Scans and lab work: $195 • Transport to Cầu Giấy Cancer Centre: $115 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 • Household costs while unable to work: $215 With deep gratitude, Mai
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Mai

  1. Small update. $1,215 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 46% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Sophia Wagner 🇩🇪 · $500
  • Yuki Risa Ishikawa 🇯🇵 · $100
  • Jerome L. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Pooja A. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Noor Taha 🇪🇬 · $100

    “You got this. Thought of Như all day after reading this.”

  • Simone Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $71.50
  • Kathleen N. Velasco 🇵🇭 · $68
  • Huda Rashid 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Như all day after reading this.”

  • Noah T. Cook 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Ali Omer Raza 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Yaowalak Pornpimol Saetang 🇹🇭 · $50
  • Myra Jain 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Keith E. Reynolds 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $48
  • So-yeon Na-young Jeon 🇰🇷 · $30

    “Thought of Như all day after reading this. - Seoul”

  • Ibrahim Abdullah Bakr 🇦🇺 · $25
  • Atieno Mary Salim 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Ximena T. Espinoza 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Danjuma Olumide Anyanwu 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Dineo K. Pillay 🇿🇦 · $25

Reviews

3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Folake Modupe Ekwueme🇳🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Kiprop Ouma Odhiambo🇰🇪Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Faith Upendo Wafula🇰🇪Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Wesley B. Grant🇨🇦Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Jaxon K. Kim

    Best of luck, Mai. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Sakai.

    • Stella P. Fowler

      Wishing Như a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

      • Manasi E. SavlaQuestion

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

        • Komal K. Gaikwad

          thinking of you, Mai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Cầu Giấy

          • Adrian G. WadeID verified

            Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best

            • Douglas M. Ellis

              hang in there. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

              • Guillaume Nathan Gaillard

                Hope it all works out, Mai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                • Nafula Irene Swai

                  So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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