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Sandra's colon cancer treatment fund
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Accra Oncology Institute; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇬🇭 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana2,205 views
In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Accra Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a nurse until August, 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 the Accra Oncology Institute 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,350 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $760
• Scans and lab work: $85
• Transport to the Accra Oncology Institute: $90
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110
• Household costs while unable to work: $305
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Sandra
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hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Los Angeles.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Gaziantep