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Standing with Festus: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Lagos University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Obiageli Oluwaseun Abdullahi
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Festus was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at Lagos University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Festus is 40, worked as a tailor until July, 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 Lagos University Hospital 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $440 • Transport to Lagos University Hospital: $105 • Household costs while unable to work: $255 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Obiageli

  1. Update from Lagos: I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. We're at 70% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($200 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. My mother told me about this one. - Nakuru”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Hope the October deadline works out. - Saint-Denis”

  • Julia B. Ortega 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Denver”

  • Qasim Mazen Kassem 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Leah M. Tran 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Thought of Festus all day after reading this. - Cardiff”

  • Kwabena Zakaria 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Nusrat Nasrin Akter 🇧🇩 · $43
  • Citlali E. Ramos 🇪🇸 · $36
  • Madelyn F. Turner 🇺🇸 · $32.50
  • Dorcas Nafula Mbwambo 🇰🇪 · $30
  • Defne Esra Aydoğan 🇹🇷 · $30
  • Miles Mack 🇨🇦 · $30
  • Jayson Rivera 🇵🇭 · $28
  • Jacques G. Coetzee 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Noel N. Pascual 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Hope things get better. I'm in Dasmariñas, thinking of you. - Dasmariñas”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. My neighbor told me about this one. - Varanasi”

  • Armando F. Cortés 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Purvi N. Sawant 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Bruno T. Escobar 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. My colleague told me about this one. - St. Petersburg”

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  • Peter Ludwig Arnold

    Sending love, Obiageli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from São Paulo.

    • Rin UchidaQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Festus

      • Obiageli Oluwaseun AbdullahiOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($440) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Anna R. Bailey

      thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Lagos.

      • Renata Rafaela Mendes

        Sending strength. Wishing Festus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

        • Graciela N. JiménezID verified

          Hang in there, Obiageli. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Love from Sacramento

          • Eman Noreen Khan

            take care, Obiageli. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Daniela B. Álvarez

              You're not alone, Obiageli. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • Valentina Valentina Ferrara

                Sending good thoughts, Obiageli. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.

                • Andrzej Józef Krupa

                  Thinking of you and your family, Obiageli. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                  • Bennett C. Little

                    thanks for sharing this, Obiageli. Get well soon. Greetings from Thrissur.

                    • Anushka H. VyasID verified

                      Rooting for you, Obiageli. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from São Paulo

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