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Bithi's stomach cancer treatment fund
6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Chattogram Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Bithi was diagnosed with stomach cancer in March. The oncology team at the Chattogram Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Bithi is 45, worked as a primary school teacher until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Chattogram Oncology Institute 4 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $95
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $90
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $965
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Sumon
Update from Chattogram: the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $248 raised so far (22%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Stay strong, Sumon. Your post was clear and honest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!
So sorry you're going through this, Sumon. Your post was clear and honest.
Stay strong, Sumon. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours!
Praying for you, Sumon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Latina this morning. Greetings from Latina.
Thanks for sharing this, Sumon. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Sumon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Take care, Sumon. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Gangnam.
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Love from Kano.
Hope it all works out, Sumon. Hope you get there. God bless!
Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Chattogram.
Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kyiv.
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Chattogram.