At just 35 years old, Jasmine Kahard Katusiime is battling a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer, Primary Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides.
Despite undergoing chemotherapy in Uganda, her condition has worsened, and doctors now recommend an Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)—a procedure unavailable locally.
With time running out, Jasmine urgently needs Shs300 million for treatment abroad.
A Devastating Diagnosis
Jasmine’s journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic. While caring for her niece after an insecticide explosion, she frequently used hand sanitizer, leading to skin peeling on her fingers.
What seemed like a minor irritation soon spread to her feet, baffling dermatologists for three years.
In 2023, she received the crushing diagnosis: stage 1B mycosis fungoides, a rare cancer affecting T-cells. Despite multiple chemotherapy cycles, her condition has progressed, leaving a bone marrow transplant as her only hope.
“The transplant is my best chance at survival, but it’s not available here,” Jasmine shared. “I need Shs300 million to cover the procedure and post-treatment care abroad.”
The Cost of Survival
Dr. Henry Ddungu, a senior oncologist at the Uganda Cancer Institute, estimates the transplant will cost 50,000–50,000–60,000 (approx. Shs300 million).
This includes the procedure, potential complications, and intensive post-transplant monitoring.
Jasmine’s family has launched an urgent fundraising campaign, emphasizing that every contribution counts.
“We’re racing against time,” said a family spokesperson. “Any delay could be life-threatening.”
How You Can Help
Jasmine’s loved ones are calling on Ugandans and global well-wishers to support her fight. Donations can be made via:
- MTN Mobile Money: +256784943370
- Airtel Mobile Money: +256705287190
- Stanbic Bank: Account Name – Katusiime Jasmine Kahard, Account Number – 9030021515263 (Nakasero Branch)
- Go Fund Me: Help Jasmine treatment for her terminal cancer
Additionally, the family is organizing a car wash fundraiser this Saturday to raise awareness and funds.
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Understanding Mycosis Fungoides
Mycosis Fungoides is a rare T-cell cancer that primarily affects the skin. Early symptoms include scaly patches or bumps, but as it progresses, it can spread to the bloodstream and other organs.
For Jasmine, the disease has reached an advanced stage, making the transplant her best shot at survival.
