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Standing with Wanjiru: multiple myeloma treatment costs
Supporting Wanjiru through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to Kikuyu University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.
🇰🇪 Kiambu, Kenya2,087 views
Wanjiru was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September. The oncology team at Kikuyu University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in December. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Wanjiru is 35, worked as a construction supervisor until September, 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 Kikuyu University Hospital 2 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 $2,050 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,350
• Scans and lab work: $280
• Transport to Kikuyu University Hospital: $110
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Household costs while unable to work: $230
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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take care, Kioko. Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kikuyu
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about chemotherapy and medication not covered, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wanjiru.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($1,350) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
keep going, Kioko. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best
Sending love, Kioko. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
thanks for sharing this, Kioko. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page.