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Standing with Nida: colon cancer treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Lahore Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In May I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Lahore Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 31, I worked as a nurse until May, 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 Lahore Regional Medical Center 2 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 $900 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
• Scans and lab work: $70
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $585
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Nida
Updates from Nida
Small update. $270 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $165 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Nida
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Best of luck, Nida. Wishing Nida a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.