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Standing with Shafiq: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Shafiq is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇩 Bogra, Rajshahi, Bangladesh2,426 views
Omar Anisur Banerjee
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Bogra
Shafiq was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in July. The oncology team at Bogra Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Shafiq is 31, worked as a shop owner until July, 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 Bogra Regional Medical Center 5 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,400 goes: • Transport to Bogra Regional Medical Center: $85 • Scans and lab work: $170 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $45 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Omar

  1. Quick update: $274 raised so far (20%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($274). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($146). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

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  • Onyango Kioko Kimaro

    Thinking of you, Omar. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

    • Leila Samira Wahba

      You're not alone, Omar. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

      • Mona Wafa Mansour

        Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bogra.

        • Diego E. Fernández

          Thinking of you and your family, Omar. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 20 people at work. Love from Latina.

          $629.50 raised of $1,400

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