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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Rekha afford treatment in Pune
Supporting Rekha through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to the Pune Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.
🇮🇳 411963, Pune, Maharashtra, India1,083 views
In May I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at the Pune Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 43, I worked as a taxi driver until May, 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 the Pune Oncology Institute 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 $1,250 goes:
• Transport to the Pune Oncology Institute: $145
• Scans and lab work: $175
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $850
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Rekha
Update from Pune: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 69% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Stay strong, Rekha. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Hamilton donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Wishing you the best, Rekha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
You're not alone, Rekha. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted!
Best of luck, Rekha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Rekha. Hope you get there. Love from Mumbai.
Get well soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Rekha. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
you're not alone, Rekha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.