adminTanaka Mahanya
SKIN cancer had always been Isaac Dube’s worst nightmare.
Growing up, he had always heard that people with albinism were prone to skin cancer, but thought he would not be part of those statistics.
But, now, the worst has happened.
And Isaac, 34, can’t afford the treatment.
He said the problem started in 2016.
“I developed growth on my back and went for treatment at Karanda Hospital in 2020.
“I thought the problem was over, only for the growth to start on my neck.
“I went back to the hospital two months ago, and I was told that for them to perform chemotherapy, I should pay US$1 800, but I do not have that much,” he said.
Isaac stays with his wife in Mabvuku, after relocating from Mutare.
He said they made the decision to move to Harare thinking that he would get assistance from people and organisations in the capital.
Isaac and his wife are unemployed, and are finding it hard to take care of their six-year-old child and to pay rentals.
“Finding a job is a challenge.
“I have had instances when I am asked how I can carry out my duties when I have albinism.
“In some cases, I self-isolate because I am afraid of what people will say.
“There has always been discrimination and stigma when it comes to people with albinism,” he said. Isaac is appealing to those who can assist to get in touch with him on 0776 168 810.
Online Reporter