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Okechukwu's colon cancer treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Epe Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇳🇬 106648, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria734 views
Yinka Kelechi Okoro
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Okechukwu was diagnosed with colon cancer in March. The oncology team at the Epe Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in June. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Okechukwu is 29, worked as a primary school teacher until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Epe Oncology Institute 2 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,200 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $550 • Scans and lab work: $100 • Transport to the Epe Oncology Institute: $125 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85 • Household costs while unable to work: $340 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Yinka
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  • Petra Ida Möller

    Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Manchester

    • Ruma Fatema Sarker

      You're not alone, Yinka. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Seo-yeon Ji-hye Park

        you're not alone, Yinka. Wishing Okechukwu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Orlando.

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