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Standing with Rashid: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

Rashid is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa3,586 views
Elmarie Reddy
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Bloemfontein
Rashid was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in September. The oncology team at Bloemfontein University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in December. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Rashid is 37, worked as a taxi driver until September, 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 Bloemfontein University Hospital 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,600 goes: • Scans and lab work: $160 • Transport to Bloemfontein University Hospital: $240 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,900 • Household costs while unable to work: $300 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Oakland.

    • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bloemfontein

      • Elmarie ReddyOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Bloemfontein I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Rooting for you. Wishing Rashid a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. All the best

      • Hope things get better soon, Elmarie. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Lakmal Thilina AmarasingheID verifiedPhoto verified

          Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Aurangabad so I could bring a meal. Take care.

          • any update on how things are going in Bloemfontein?

            • Sending strength. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. All the best!

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Mississauga but we're thinking of you.

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

                  • Elmarie ReddyOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    Sure. The biggest one is scans and lab work, $160. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

                • Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

                  • I hope things turn around soon. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                    • Linh Huyền DangPhoto verified

                      Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

                      • Sending love, Elmarie. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                        • Madeline A. LangleyAddress verified

                          Thinking of you and your family, Elmarie. Hope you get there. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Hamburg.

                          • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                            • Good luck, Elmarie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                              • get well soon. Love from Sacramento.

                                • good luck. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Kasarani.

                                  • Nils SvenssonPhoto verified

                                    Thanks for sharing this, Elmarie. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Aurangabad.

                                    • Praying for you. Get well soon. Take care

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