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Standing with Burak: thyroid cancer treatment costs

Burak is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇹🇷 27043, Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Türkiye745 views
Burak Ali Çetin
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Gaziantep
In December I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Gaziantep University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 37, I worked as a taxi driver until December, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Gaziantep University Hospital 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,850 • Household costs while unable to work: $250 • Scans and lab work: $250 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

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  • Ananya S. Garg

    Hang in there, Burak. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted

    • Manon Camille Caron

      best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Aurangabad so I could bring a meal.

      • Anna Emilia Müller

        Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Madina but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Madina.

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