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Standing with Tunde: colon cancer treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Lagos Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Lagos Cancer Centre has planned 8 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 51, I worked as a farmer until August, 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 Lagos Cancer Centre 5 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $470
• Scans and lab work: $270
• Transport to Lagos Cancer Centre: $160
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
I hope life is good to you.
- Tunde
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good luck, Tunde. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Rooting for you. Wishing Tunde a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hang in there, Tunde. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Take care. Wishing Tunde a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Stellenbosch
Hope you get there. Sent it to 18 people at work.