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Surgery fund for Deniz: a partial thyroidectomy in Istanbul

After a benign brain tumor, Deniz was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Deniz Mehmet Çakır
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Istanbul
In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Istanbul General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Istanbul General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $740 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Deniz
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  1. We're at 22% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward hospital stay. More news soon.

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  • Kamrul Abdul Saha

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Columbus!

    • Isabelle E. RichardsonPhoto verified

      Good luck. Wishing Deniz a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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