Standing with Alp: prostate cancer treatment costs

Alp was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July. The oncology team at the Çankaya Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Alp is 36, worked as a farmer until July, 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 the Çankaya Oncology Institute 4 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 $1,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $820 • Scans and lab work: $185 • Transport to the Çankaya Oncology Institute: $270 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $175 • Household costs while unable to work: $400 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Meltem