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Rabia's Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Bornova Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Rabia Pınar Arslan
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Bornova
In April I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Bornova Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 40, I worked as a farmer until April, 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 Bornova Cancer Centre 2 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 $1,050 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $580 • Scans and lab work: $350 • Transport to Bornova Cancer Centre: $120 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Rabia

  1. Small update. $506 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($441). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($320 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Rabia

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Felipe Diego Silva 🇧🇷 · $250
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Sending love. Thought of Rabia all day after reading this. - Glasgow”

  • Tariq Omer Khan 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Marisol J. Serrano 🇪🇸 · $58
  • Fabrice Vasseur 🇫🇷 · $53

    “Good luck. - Brest”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Thought of Rabia all day after reading this. - 6th of October City”

  • Kingsley Sani Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Yuni Dinda Siahaan 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Harsh E. Parmar 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Hang in there. Hope the July deadline works out. - Amritsar”

  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $50

    “You got this. Hope the July deadline works out. - Stellenbosch”

  • Yakubu Ebuka Ogunleye 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Zubair Yasir Rana 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Fitria Citra Putra 🇮🇩 · $30

    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Ubud”

  • Cláudia Santana 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $25

    “Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Fort Portal”

  • Antônio Gabriel Borges 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Nalini T. Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Anil S. Patel 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Humaira Sumbal Iqbal 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Nihal Hande Aslan 🇹🇷 · $20

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  • Anum Kiran Rana

    Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Bornova

    • Jimena P. Álvarez

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Rennes.

      • Rajesh T. Chowdary

        Hope things get better soon, Rabia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bornova.

        • Brian G. Hill

          Wishing Rabia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Ryan M. Reyes

            so sorry you're going through this, Rabia. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

            • Mihret Eleni Desta

              Best of luck, Rabia. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Alexandria but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bornova

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