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Standing with Sarah: kidney cancer treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Kioko Rashidi Lyimo
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Dar es Salaam
Sarah was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August. The oncology team at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in December. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Sarah is 46, worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $950 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $250 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $620 • Transport to Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center: $80 Thank you so much. - Kioko

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  • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

    • Hatem Hassan SarkisAddress verified

      Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

      • Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Khon Kaen.

        • Hope things get better soon, Kioko. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Gangnam.

          • Hope things get better soon, Kioko. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

            • Sending love, Kioko. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Thane.

              • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

                • hope it all works out, Kioko. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                  • wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Lalitpur

                    • Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Cox's Bazar but we're thinking of you. God bless

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