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Standing with Amaka: stomach cancer treatment costs

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Awka University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇳🇬 Awka, Anambra, Nigeria1,554 views
Queen Amaka Okoro
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Awka
Amaka was diagnosed with stomach cancer in March. The oncology team at Awka University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in May. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Amaka is 30, worked as a tailor until March, 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 Awka University Hospital 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,700 goes: • Scans and lab work: $115 • Household costs while unable to work: $310 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Queen
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Updates from Queen

  1. Small update. $316 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($291). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $156 raised so far (9%). the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Pilar F. Martínez 🇪🇸 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Amaka all day after reading this.”

  • Dayo Samuel Tijani 🇳🇬 · $25
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  • Rosa L. Fuentes 🇲🇽 · $20

    “Hang in there. My mother told me about this one. - Tehuacán”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Amaka all day after reading this. - Niterói”

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    “Best of luck. - Cairns”

  • Anthony G. Acosta 🇺🇸 · $100

    “From my family to yours. My cousin told me about this one. - Boston”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Hialeah”

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    “Hang in there. My brother told me about this one. - Guadalajara”

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    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Fez”

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  • Manuela Larissa Campos🇧🇷Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Oliver R. Carrillo

    Hang in there, Queen. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Belfast this morning. Blessings

    • Yuri Yuri Medvedev

      so sorry you're going through this, Queen. Get well soon. All the best.

      • Skylar Hanson

        Thanks for sharing this, Queen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Swansea.

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