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Standing with Karim: stomach cancer treatment costs

Supporting Karim through stomach cancer: medication, transport to the Dhaka Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Sabina Lipi Howlader
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Dhaka
Karim was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June. The oncology team at the Dhaka Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Karim is 25, worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Dhaka 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $940 • Scans and lab work: $70 • Transport to the Dhaka Oncology Institute: $130 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $35 • Household costs while unable to work: $175 Thanks for reading all this. - Sabina
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    “Best of luck. Thought of Karim all day after reading this.”

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  • Santiago C. Riley🇨🇦Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Damilola Aisha Yakubu

    wishing you peace, Sabina. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up

    • Barasa Kimani Temba

      Stay strong, Sabina. Hope you get there. Thinking of Dhaka.

      • Hatice Burcu Yılmaz

        Sending strength, Sabina. Hope this works out for you. Take care

        • Bin Yong Sun

          You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

          • Maverick M. Kelly

            Hang in there, Sabina. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless

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