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Standing with Vivian: multiple myeloma treatment costs

Vivian is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria874 views
Garba Ikenna Onyeama
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Vivian was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August. The oncology team at the Lagos Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Vivian is 43, worked as a bakery worker until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Lagos Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $400 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $320 • Transport to the Lagos Oncology Institute: $60 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $20 If you're reading this, thank you. - Garba

Updates from Garba

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($15 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 10% there. I made the first payment toward transport to the Lagos Oncology Institute. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($41). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Cluj-Napoca”

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