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Sarah's stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment fund
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania573 views
In August I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a shop owner 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 Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $400 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $165
• Transport to Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center: $165
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70
If you're reading this, thank you.
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- Paulette D. Rowe 🇯🇲 · $50
“Hope you get the rest soon. - Spanish Town”
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $5
“Good luck. My cousin told me about this one. - Wudil”
- Walid Kamal Gaber 🇲🇦 · $4
- Rylee Thornton 🇬🇧 · $20
- Cris K. Garcia 🇵🇭 · $20
“All the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Makati”
- Antoine Olivier Rey 🇫🇷 · $25
- Gerardo K. Mora 🇲🇽 · $10
“Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Puebla”
- José R. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $24
- Anita H. Malhotra 🇮🇳 · $50
- Yetunde Sade Salami 🇳🇬 · $10
- Shun Suzuki 🇯🇵 · $25
“Rooting for you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Shinjuku”
- Chae-won Mi-young Jung 🇰🇷 · $180
“Hope things get better! - Seongnam”
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Hope things get better soon, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from London.
So sorry you're going through this, Sarah. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.
Sending love, Sarah. Wishing Sarah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.