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Standing with Yağmur: cervical cancer treatment costs
Yağmur is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Istanbul Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a construction supervisor until July, 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 the Istanbul Oncology Institute 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 $2,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,350
• Scans and lab work: $220
• Transport to the Istanbul Oncology Institute: $110
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $175
• Household costs while unable to work: $345
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Yağmur
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Hang in there, Yağmur. Wishing Yağmur a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best
Wishing Yağmur a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Istanbul.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Jakarta Barat.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yağmur!
Sending strength, Yağmur. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Cairo donated after I showed her your page. God bless
rooting for you, Yağmur. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Kadıköy but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Stay strong. Hope you get there. Blessings!
Hope it all works out, Yağmur. Wishing Yağmur a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless
hang in there, Yağmur. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Limerick but we're thinking of you
Keep going, Yağmur. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Yağmur. Wishing Yağmur a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Dhaka
So sorry you're going through this, Yağmur. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 13 people at work. Blessings.