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Standing with Zaid: cervical cancer treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Jeddah Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇸🇦 Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia1,828 views
In April I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Jeddah Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a bank teller until April, 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 Jeddah Cancer Centre 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $6,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,750
• Scans and lab work: $680
• Transport to Jeddah Cancer Centre: $510
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,120
With deep gratitude,
Zaid
Updates from Zaid
Quick update: $693 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zaid.
It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $3,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.
You're not alone. Wishing Zaid a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care
Keep going, Zaid. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.
Stay strong, Zaid. Wishing Zaid a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Cox's Bazar
So sorry you're going through this, Zaid. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up!