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Standing with Kimani: colon cancer treatment costs

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Nairobi University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Kimani Onyango Mutua
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In June I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Nairobi University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a bank teller until June, 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 Nairobi University Hospital 4 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 $1,900 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Transport to Nairobi University Hospital: $95 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145 • Household costs while unable to work: $250 Thank you for reading my story. - Kimani
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  • Ki-tae Jung-ho Jung

    sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news!

    • Samuel Kamau MainaAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Kimani. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

      • Reagan Mendez

        hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.

        • Zubby Uche Abdullahi

          Rooting for you, Kimani. I hope things turn around soon!

          • Caroline B. Ayala

            Sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

            • Young-ho Seung-hyun Kwak

              Keep going, Kimani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Tarkwa.

              • Camila Luana Campos

                Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Tema

                • Jomar DomingoPhoto verified

                  I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Kingston.

                  • Sharmin Anika Majumder

                    Sending good thoughts, Kimani. Get well soon. Blessings.

                    • Courtney C. Stone

                      Thinking of you, Kimani. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

                      • Emiliano A. QuinteroID verified

                        Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Nairobi.

                        • Elias Lindberg

                          Sending strength, Kimani. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Los Angeles

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