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Oğuz's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund
6 rounds of treatment are planned at Istanbul Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In June I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Istanbul Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 53, I worked as a bakery worker until June, 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 Istanbul Regional Medical Center 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 $900 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $190
• Household costs while unable to work: $320
• Scans and lab work: $390
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Oğuz
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Stay strong. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Kasarani but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Oğuz. Wishing Oğuz a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Istanbul.
Stay strong, Oğuz. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
You're not alone, Oğuz. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Istanbul
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Oğuz
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Cebu City.
So sorry you're going through this, Oğuz. Hope the doctors have good news.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Istanbul.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!
Get well soon. Love from Odesa.
praying for you, Oğuz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Istanbul.
Wishing you the best, Oğuz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted
You're not alone, Oğuz. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Istanbul
You're not alone, Oğuz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Ciudad de México so I could bring a meal.
Praying for you, Oğuz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Dortmund.
Rooting for you, Oğuz. It takes guts to ask. Well done!
Thinking of you, Oğuz. Wishing Oğuz a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Nîmes
Wishing Oğuz a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning
Thanks for sharing this, Oğuz. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Sending strength, Oğuz. I hope things turn around soon.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from İzmir
Good luck, Oğuz. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Houston.
wishing you peace, Oğuz. Hope you get there
Take care, Oğuz. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
sending good thoughts, Oğuz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Thinking of Istanbul.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Istanbul.
Wishing you the best, Oğuz. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope it all works out, Oğuz. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Indore.
Thinking of you and your family, Oğuz. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Thinking of you and your family, Oğuz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Pune
Rooting for you, Oğuz. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.