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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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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
Updates from Deniz
We're at 22% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward hospital stay. More news soon.
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“Best of luck. Thought of Deniz all day after reading this. - Denpasar”
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“Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Hubballi”
- Mim Anika Akter 🇧🇩 · $50
“Sending love. Thought of Deniz all day after reading this.”
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“Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Muzaffarpur”
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Deniz all day after reading this.”
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“Best of luck! - Rajkot”
- Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $25
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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!
Good luck. Wishing Deniz a smooth procedure and a full recovery.