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Serhiy's stage 2 breast cancer treatment fund
Serhiy is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In May I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Zaporizhzhia Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a bakery worker until May, 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 Zaporizhzhia Oncology Institute 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 $700 goes:
• Transport to the Zaporizhzhia Oncology Institute: $150
• Household costs while unable to work: $220
• Scans and lab work: $330
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Serhiy
Updates from Serhiy
Update from Zaporizhzhia: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($80 in total) I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Geetha G. Menon 🇮🇳 · $50
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $50
- Samuele Gennaro Conte 🇮🇹 · $50
- Consuelo Núñez 🇲🇽 · $25
- Silvia L. Hernández 🇦🇷 · $25
“Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mar del Plata”
- Refilwe A. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $25
“Thinking of you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Pretoria”
- Lilian Damilola Olawale 🇳🇬 · $20
“Hope things get better. Thought of Serhiy all day after reading this. - Ikeja”
- Chalida Yupin Thongchai 🇹🇭 · $5
- Kreesan E. Buthelezi 🇿🇦 · $5
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Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Juiz de Fora.