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Standing with Hanna: colon cancer treatment costs

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

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Hanna Rahel Alemu
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Mekelle
In April I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Mekelle Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until April, 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 the Mekelle Oncology Institute 3 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $750 • Scans and lab work: $180 • Transport to the Mekelle Oncology Institute: $80 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70 • Household costs while unable to work: $220 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Hanna
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  • Dinesh Pawan Dangol

    Wishing you the best, Hanna. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Kanpur so I could bring a meal. All the best

    • Vinod A. Anand

      Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

      • Tahmina Sumaiya ParvezID verified

        wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

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