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Standing with Dina: prostate cancer treatment costs
Supporting Dina through prostate cancer: medication, transport to the Riyadh Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.
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In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Riyadh Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 33, I worked as a bus conductor 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 Riyadh Oncology Institute 5 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 $7,650 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,850
• Scans and lab work: $1,050
• Transport to the Riyadh Oncology Institute: $430
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390
• Household costs while unable to work: $930
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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sending strength. Get well soon.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Riyadh
Thank you. If you're in Riyadh I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
thinking of you and your family, Dina. Get well soon. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Riyadh
You're not alone, Dina. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Wishing Dina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone, Dina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Mombasa
sending love. Wishing Dina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
wishing you peace, Dina. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope things get better soon, Dina. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!
thanks for sharing this, Dina. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.