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Standing with Theophilus: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

Theophilus is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇬🇭 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana1,415 views
Nathaniel Yaw Antwi
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Accra
Theophilus was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in June. The oncology team at Accra Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Theophilus is 41, worked as a tailor until June, 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 Accra 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $940 • Scans and lab work: $240 • Transport to Accra Regional Medical Center: $90 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $50 • Household costs while unable to work: $180 With deep gratitude, Nathaniel
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Updates from Nathaniel

  1. Quick update: $255 raised so far (17%). I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Theophilus all day after reading this. - Comilla”

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  • Rubina Shazia Mirza 🇵🇰 · $21

    “Stay strong. Thought of Theophilus all day after reading this.”

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    “Only $61 but hope it helps. - Durban”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Theophilus all day after reading this. - Oakland”

  • Mythili P. Gowda 🇮🇳 · $10
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    “Thought of Theophilus all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours. My neighbor told me about this one. - Belo Horizonte”

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    “Hope it all works out. My cousin told me about this one. - Athens”

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  • Jamal Mohammed Slimani

    so sorry you're going through this, Nathaniel. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Accra.

    • Salim Wafula ByaruhangaID verified

      Wishing you peace, Nathaniel. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

      • Halima Idowu Falana

        Sending strength, Nathaniel. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

        • Kouki Shibata

          keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update.

          $839 raised of $1,500

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