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Standing with Nomsa: kidney cancer treatment costs

Supporting Nomsa through kidney cancer: medication, transport to the Soweto Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

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Jacques R. Sithole
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Soweto
Nomsa was diagnosed with kidney cancer in December. The oncology team at the Soweto Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in March. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Nomsa is 45, worked as a hairdresser until December, 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 Soweto Oncology Institute 3 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,050 • Scans and lab work: $155 • Transport to the Soweto Oncology Institute: $280 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $195 • Household costs while unable to work: $320 Thank you for reading my story.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Cox's Bazar.

    • Praying for you, Jacques. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Soweto

      • Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mérida.

        • Wishing you peace, Jacques. Shared this with my family.

          • Caoimhe StewartID verified

            Hang in there, Jacques. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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