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Standing with Adhiambo: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Nairobi Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Adhiambo was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at Nairobi Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Adhiambo is 25, worked as a shop owner until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Nairobi Regional Medical Center 2 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 her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,400
• Scans and lab work: $220
• Transport to Nairobi Regional Medical Center: $75
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55
• Household costs while unable to work: $350
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Nairobi.
stay strong, Simiyu. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Hải Phòng
thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Austin.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.