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Standing with Laiba: multiple myeloma treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Quetta Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Umar Waqas Gill
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Quetta
Laiba was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in February. The oncology team at the Quetta Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Laiba is 44, worked as a shop owner until February, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Quetta Oncology Institute 4 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100 • Scans and lab work: $210 • Transport to the Quetta Oncology Institute: $125 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 • Household costs while unable to work: $85 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Umar

Updates from Umar

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($623 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $623 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. 19% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $25
  • Stefano Negri 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Elena F. Sánchez 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Laiba all day after reading this.”

  • Kalyani Kale 🇮🇳 · $250
  • Mugisha Mugisha Ouma 🇰🇪 · $75

    “Thought of Laiba all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Victor Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. - Ogbomosho”

  • Adewale Samuel Okoro 🇳🇬 · $15

    “Be well. Hope the June deadline works out. - Badagry”

  • Tejal G. Vora 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Rose Atim Barasa 🇰🇪 · $48

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Laiba all day after reading this. - Likoni”

  • Nimra Anum Hussain 🇵🇰 · $75

    “Hope things get better. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Lahore”

  • Ruth Margaret Simiyu 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Silvia J. Velasco 🇺🇸 · $500

    “Blessings. My neighbor told me about this one. - Bronx”

  • Donna S. Miller 🇯🇲 · $20
  • Clémence Juliette Roy 🇫🇷 · $10
  • Büşra Elif Taş 🇹🇷 · $75
  • Salma Salma Bouzid 🇪🇬 · $20

    “Thought of Laiba all day after reading this. - 6th of October City”

  • Sharmila Nipa Mahmud 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Craig A. Fowler 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Best of luck. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Leicester”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Jignesh E. Desai 🇮🇳 · $25

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Laiba.

    • Umar Waqas GillOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $1,100, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Rashidi Salim KamauAddress verified

    Take care, Umar. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Quetta.

      • Umar Waqas GillOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Quetta I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

    • Rani D. ThakurID verified

      Keep going, Umar. Wishing Laiba a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Sending good thoughts, Umar. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Riverside

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