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Standing with Sumaiya: a rare sarcoma treatment costs
Supporting Sumaiya through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Gazipur Cancer Centre, and living costs while She can't work.
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In September I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Gazipur Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 42, I worked as a taxi driver 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 Gazipur Cancer Centre 4 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 $1,350 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $830
• Scans and lab work: $240
• Transport to Gazipur Cancer Centre: $90
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $45
• Household costs while unable to work: $145
If you're reading this, thank you.
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We're at 33% thanks to 12 of you. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. More news soon.
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hope things get better soon, Sumaiya. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sumaiya.
Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $830 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Gazipur.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sumaiya?
Thank you. If you're in Gazipur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Gazipur
How is Sumaiya doing now?
thinking of you and your family, Sumaiya. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
hope it all works out, Sumaiya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Tokyo.
So sorry you're going through this, Sumaiya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Parramatta
Take care, Sumaiya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Sumaiya. Looking forward to the next update
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Sumaiya. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Sending strength, Sumaiya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Gazipur.
Sending good thoughts, Sumaiya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 8 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Ibadan.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you!
Take care, Sumaiya. Hope you get there
Stay strong, Sumaiya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mumbai
Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Gazipur.
Sending love, Sumaiya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.
Take care, Sumaiya. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Stay strong, Sumaiya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Macon
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Praying for you. Get well soon. We're a small family in Kediri but we're thinking of you.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Gazipur.
Thinking of you and your family, Sumaiya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Muzaffarpur so I could bring a meal
Wishing you the best, Sumaiya. Get well soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Gazipur.