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Standing with Kwabena: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Madina Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Joseph Nana Antwi
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Kwabena was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Madina Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Kwabena is 39, worked as a hairdresser until August, 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 Madina Cancer Centre 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 $1,700 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $220 โ€ข Transport to Madina Cancer Centre: $170 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $190 Glad we found this place. - Joseph

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  • Vipul K. Savla ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $39
  • Festus Kingsley Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Craig T. Smith ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Hugo J. Pacheco ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $50

    โ€œHang in there. Hope you get the rest soon. - Veracruzโ€

  • Mason W. Cooper ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Joseph Mukasa Ouma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $250
  • Charlotte J. Palmer ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œEvery little bit. Been where you are, it gets better. - Buffaloโ€

  • Desmond D. Lewis ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $10

    โ€œGood luck. Thought of Kwabena all day after reading this. - Kingstonโ€

  • Adel Hatem Abdallah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $15
  • Landon Frazier ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10
  • Denis Viktor Kovalenko ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

    โ€œAll the best. Thought of Kwabena all day after reading this. - Odesaโ€

  • Fani Siti Prasetyo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5

    โ€œBest of luck. Shared with friends too. - Surabayaโ€

  • Folake Idowu Lasisi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15

    โ€œThought of Kwabena all day after reading this. - Lagosโ€

  • Ezra L. Bennett ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Kwabena all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15
  • Ronnie A. Andrada ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $44
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $100
  • Emily B. Zulu ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Elena Willis๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Aaliyah P. Powers๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Efua Mabel Armah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceptional service

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

  • Akinyi Awino Otieno๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Liam J. Chambers๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Praying for you, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Thแปง ฤแปฉc

    • so sorry you're going through this, Joseph. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Madina

      • Natalia PawlakVerified organizationPhoto verified

        hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Moscow

        • Sending strength, Joseph. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

          • Take care, Joseph. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

            • thanks for sharing this, Joseph. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

              • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kwabena

                • Joseph Nana AntwiOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                  It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $1,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

              • praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.

                • Sending good thoughts, Joseph. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care

                  • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

                    • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                      • Maria M. WaltersPhoto verified

                        hang in there. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best

                        • Keep going, Joseph. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                          • hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                            • Emon SarkerVerified organizationPhoto verified

                              Rooting for you, Joseph. Hope the doctors have good news

                              • Keep going, Joseph. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

                                • Hope things get better soon, Joseph. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Rotterdam

                                  • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

                                    • Sending good thoughts, Joseph. Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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