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Standing with Yakubu: thyroid cancer treatment costs

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Awka Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Yakubu Isaac Jimoh
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Awka
In May I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Awka Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a hairdresser until May, 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 Awka Regional Medical Center 4 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 $950 goes: • Transport to Awka Regional Medical Center: $160 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $45 • Scans and lab work: $170 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $575 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Yakubu

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and the first invoice got paid this week. - Yakubu

  2. We're at 44% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Chloe Andrews🇬🇧Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Pedro P. CorderoQuestion

    How is Yakubu doing now?

    • Giang Khang Vuong

      Thanks for sharing this, Yakubu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

      • Ayanda H. Van der Merwe

        Hang in there, Yakubu. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

        • Chinedu Ikenna Mba

          Keep going, Yakubu. Your post was clear and honest

          • Bappy Nazrul Sarker

            Take care. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Awka.

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