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Standing with Sinan: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Istanbul University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Sinan was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in December. The oncology team at Istanbul University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Sinan is 39, 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 him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Istanbul University Hospital 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 his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $185
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,200
• Scans and lab work: $270
• Transport to Istanbul University Hospital: $195
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Melek
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Best of luck, Melek. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Wishing you peace, Melek. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sinan.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is the biggest at $185. Good question.
So sorry you're going through this, Melek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!
Hope it all works out, Melek. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Istanbul.
sending love. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Lagos.
Hope it all works out, Melek. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending good thoughts, Melek. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best!
Keep going, Melek. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Likoni this morning. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Melek. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Makassar but we're thinking of you.
Sending strength, Melek. Shared it with a few friends. All the best
Best of luck, Melek. Gave what I could, wish it was more.