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Uche's thyroid cancer treatment fund
Uche is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria2,858 views
In July I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Epe Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, I worked as a farmer until July, 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 Epe Regional Medical Center 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,300 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $820
• Scans and lab work: $90
• Transport to Epe Regional Medical Center: $70
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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wishing Uche a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Uche. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from St. Petersburg!
Stay strong. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Kanpur