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Standing with Saba: stomach cancer treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Mekelle Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In September I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Mekelle Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a farmer until September, 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 Mekelle Cancer Centre 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $550 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $240
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105
• Scans and lab work: $205
With deep gratitude,
Saba
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You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Mekelle.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Saba.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. household costs while unable to work is the biggest at $240. Thanks for looking so closely.
best of luck, Saba. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Best of luck, Saba. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Varanasi.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mekelle.
Thank you. If you're in Mekelle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Take care, Saba. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Southampton.
any update on how things are going in Mekelle?
hope things get better soon, Saba. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Anaheim.
Thinking of you and your family, Saba. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out
best of luck, Saba. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Mekelle.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. God bless!
Sending love, Saba. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Embakasi
Wishing you the best, Saba. Wishing Saba a smooth procedure and a full recovery!
Take care, Saba. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Keep going, Saba. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
Keep going, Saba. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Mekelle.
Hope things get better soon, Saba. Get well soon. Take care.
Praying for you, Saba. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Best of luck, Saba. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Toronto.
Sending strength, Saba. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.