She suffers from breast cancer that has spread to the spine

Medicines for 101 thousand dirhams save the life of "Umm Muhammad"

(Umm Muhammad, a Jordanian, 57 years old), discovered in May last year that she had breast cancer that had spread to the spine, and she began receiving treatment at Shakhbout Medical City Hospital in Abu Dhabi. For a period of six months, the value of which is 101,520 dirhams, and she needs medication for life to save her life.

The patient's husband told "Emirates Today" the story of the suffering of "Umm Muhammad" with the disease, saying that at the beginning of last year his wife felt severe and intermittent pains in the back area that increased in intensity at night, and she used to take medical analgesics and use an ointment to relieve the pain.

He added that in May of last year, he noticed his wife pallor in the face and extreme fatigue that made her unable to perform household duties, and she had difficulty moving or walking long distances when shopping, and she sometimes felt “numb” in her limbs, and back pain began. increasing over time.

The husband added that he took his wife to the emergency department in Shakhbout Medical City, and tests, lab tests and CT scans were performed, and the treating doctor told him that there was a tumor in the breast area and spread in the spine area, and a sample must be taken to more accurately confirm the patient's condition.

He indicated that his wife stayed in the hospital for 15 days, receiving appropriate treatment and health care, and the doctor told them, after the results of the sample and medical examinations appeared, that there was a fracture in the spine (the second paragraph), due to the erosion and fragility of the vertebrae, and that radiotherapy sessions must be started immediately until control is achieved. the disease as soon as possible, for fear of it spreading to other parts of the body and posing a threat to her life.

The husband stated that his wife completed 10 sessions of radiotherapy and now needs medicines and medical drugs worth 101,520 dirhams for a period of six months, and this amount exceeds his financial ability, pointing out that he is the only breadwinner for members of his family of five, and he works in the government sector with a salary of 18 One thousand dirhams, from which he pays the obligations of his family members, including food and drink, and sends part of the salary to his children in Jordan.

The husband appealed to good people and people of merciful hearts to help him in managing the costs of medicines and medical drugs, before it is too late, stressing that medicines are necessary for his wife and she cannot live without them.

• The patient has completed 10 radiological sessions and needs medication and medical drugs for a period of six months.