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Standing with Waweru: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Eldoret Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇰🇪 30186, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya1,026 views
Irene Apio Otieno
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Eldoret
Waweru was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in February. The oncology team at Eldoret Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Waweru is 41, worked as a bus conductor until February, 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 Eldoret Cancer Centre 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,900 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100 • Scans and lab work: $150 • Transport to Eldoret Cancer Centre: $125 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $150 • Household costs while unable to work: $375 Thanks for reading all this. - Irene
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Updates from Irene

  1. 32% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and the plan for transport to Eldoret Cancer Centre is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $154 so far, I made the first payment toward transport to Eldoret Cancer Centre.

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  • Paulina Iwona UrbańskiQuestionPhoto verified

    any update on how things are going in Eldoret?

    • Kwadwo Edward Antwi

      Hope it all works out, Irene. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

      • Otávio Maurício GuimarãesQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Eldoret!

        • Irene Apio OtienoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Eldoret I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Tushar E. Gala

        Sending good thoughts, Irene. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Eldoret!

        • Herman H. Pangilinan

          wishing you peace, Irene. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Seema R. SachdevaPhoto verified

            Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

            • Saad Bilal HussainAddress verified

              Wishing you the best, Irene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

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