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Standing with Kiptoo: cervical cancer treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Thika University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇰🇪 Kiambu, Kenya1,120 views
Kiptoo was diagnosed with cervical cancer in June. The oncology team at Thika University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks.
Kiptoo is 48, worked as a nurse 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 Thika University Hospital 5 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 $1,650 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100
• Scans and lab work: $100
• Transport to Thika University Hospital: $80
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130
• Household costs while unable to work: $240
With deep gratitude,
Jepkoech
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Hope it all works out, Jepkoech. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
hope it all works out, Jepkoech. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
You're not alone, Jepkoech. Looking forward to the next update. All the best!
Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Santarém!
Thinking of you, Jepkoech. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Gatineau so I could bring a meal. Blessings.