Standing with Gihan: multiple myeloma treatment costs

Gihan was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September. The oncology team at the Dehiwala Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in December. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Gihan is 27, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until September, 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 the Dehiwala Oncology Institute 3 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 $1,450 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $730 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Transport to the Dehiwala Oncology Institute: $85 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115 • Household costs while unable to work: $260 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Lahiru