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Standing with Halima: stomach cancer treatment costs

Halima is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇳🇬 Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, Nigeria2,047 views
Halima Ronke Chukwu
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Gwagwalada
In July I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Gwagwalada University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 28, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Gwagwalada University Hospital 2 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 $950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $490 • Scans and lab work: $150 • Transport to Gwagwalada University Hospital: $70 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100 • Household costs while unable to work: $140 Glad we found this place. - Halima
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Updates from Halima

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($652 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($370). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. We're at 17% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Halima all day after reading this. - Munich”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Halima all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Halima all day after reading this. - Saket”

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    “Thought of Halima all day after reading this. - Hyderabad”

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    “All the best. Thought of Halima all day after reading this. - Haifa”

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  • Maxim Boris SolovievVerified organization

    Rooting for you, Halima. Wishing Halima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Bengaluru so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Veracruz

    • Teresa N. Serrano

      your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Peoria.

      • Ronaldo Wagner Marques

        Best of luck, Halima. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

        • Claudia Camelia Gheorghe

          sending strength, Halima. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Claire N. Garcia

            Sending love, Halima. Get well soon. Greetings from Nashik.

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