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Şule's prostate cancer treatment fund
Şule is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,911 views
In December I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Istanbul Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 43, I worked as a bus conductor until December, 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $2,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,800
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145
• Household costs while unable to work: $505
I hope life is good to you.
- Şule
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Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Istanbul.
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Belo Horizonte this morning.
so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Wishing you the best, Şule. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Istanbul