Somchai's kidney cancer treatment fund

Somchai was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August. The oncology team at Bangkok Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Somchai is 48, worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Bangkok Cancer Centre 5 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 $2,700 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,500 • Scans and lab work: $220 • Transport to Bangkok Cancer Centre: $330 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $150 • Household costs while unable to work: $500 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.