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Standing with Clinton: prostate cancer treatment costs

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

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,615 views
Clinton G. Mazibuko
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Ekurhuleni
In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a shop owner until July, 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 the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute 2 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $730 • Household costs while unable to work: $370 • Transport to the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute: $250 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Clinton

  1. We're at 73% thanks to 21 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Update from Ekurhuleni: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Ekurhuleni: the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Léo Clément VincentPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Clinton. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Epe.

    • Elijah D. Fitzgerald

      Hope it all works out. Wishing Clinton a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

      • Manuel G. Pangilinan

        Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto.

        • Marina Polina Melnyk

          Good luck, Clinton. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

          • Mariana Júlia XavierID verified

            good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Mardan

            • Corazon H. Domingo

              Keep going, Clinton. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

              • Putri Okta PurnomoQuestion

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Clinton!

                • Clinton G. MazibukoOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                  The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $730. Thanks, that means a lot.

              • Nova K. Bates

                Praying for you, Clinton. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

                • Philipp Ben Klein

                  Keep going, Clinton. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

                  • Tahmina Shirin Jahan

                    Wishing you peace, Clinton. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                    • Tiffany Greene

                      Hope it all works out, Clinton. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Nashik.

                      • Nabirye Mary Opio

                        Hope it all works out, Clinton. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                        • Yusuf T. Smith

                          Thanks for sharing this, Clinton. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Faisalabad

                          • Salma Nasrin Sikder

                            Wishing Clinton a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. God bless.

                            • Gizem Emine Ünal

                              Wishing Clinton a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Denpasar.

                              • Citlali M. Maldonado

                                thinking of you and your family, Clinton. Get well soon. Take care

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