Standing with Eda: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Eda was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in March. The oncology team at Üsküdar Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Eda is 31, worked as a nurse until March, 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 Üsküdar Cancer Centre 5 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 $1,950 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $340 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130 • Transport to Üsküdar Cancer Centre: $260 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,220 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Gamze