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Standing with Danish: prostate cancer treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Multan University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In May I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Multan University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a bus conductor until May, 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 Multan 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $750
• Scans and lab work: $100
• Transport to Multan University Hospital: $150
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95
• Household costs while unable to work: $105
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Danish
Good news. Because of your gifts ($423 in total) I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
21% there. I made the first payment toward transport to Multan University Hospital. Thank you.
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So sorry you're going through this, Danish. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
stay strong, Danish. Shared this with my family.
thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Love from Nsukka.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Best of luck, Danish. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.