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Standing with Ayumi: thyroid cancer treatment costs
Ayumi is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan585 views
Ayumi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in June. The oncology team at Tokyo Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Ayumi is 55, worked as a farmer until June, 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 Tokyo Regional Medical Center 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 her shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $450
• Transport to Tokyo Regional Medical Center: $460
• Scans and lab work: $490
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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