Standing with Emeka: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

Emeka was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in March. The oncology team at Ikeja Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Emeka is 37, worked as a bank teller until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Ikeja Regional Medical Center 4 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $790 • Scans and lab work: $165 • Transport to Ikeja Regional Medical Center: $145 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $50 • Household costs while unable to work: $200 Every share and every dollar helps. - Fatima