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Standing with Sota: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs
Sota is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Sota was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in December. The oncology team at Tokyo Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in March. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Sota is 57, worked as a bus conductor 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 Tokyo Cancer Centre 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $3,950 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,150
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $330
• Transport to Tokyo Cancer Centre: $470
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Naoko
Updates from Naoko
Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
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“Every little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Alcalá de Henares”
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“Happy to help. Hope the March deadline works out. - Ikeja”
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“Wish I could do more. Thought of Sota all day after reading this. - Thane”
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Sending love, Naoko. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Guadalajara.
Take care, Naoko. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Good luck, Naoko. Get well soon
best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 14 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Tokyo.
Wishing you the best, Naoko. Get well soon. Take care.