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Surgery fund for Reem: valve repair surgery in Cairo

After a benign brain tumor, Reem was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Reem Duha Belkacem
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Cairo
In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $630 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $5 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-09-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Reem

  1. Quick update: $718 raised so far (60%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 37% there. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Thank you.

  3. Update from Cairo: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Reem all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburg”

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    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Naivasha”

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  • Ayesha Runa MukherjeeID verified

    take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

    • Marilyn H. Foster

      Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

      • Awino Hellen Urassa

        Wishing you peace, Reem. Shared this with my family. Love from Nottingham

        • Mariana R. Franco

          Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Naivasha but we're thinking of you. Take care.

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