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Fighting cervical cancer: help Anita afford treatment in Chennai

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Chennai Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu, India1,714 views
Anita D. Awasthi
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Chennai
In May I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Chennai Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a nurse 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 Chennai Cancer Centre 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,550 goes: • Transport to Chennai Cancer Centre: $75 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Household costs while unable to work: $260 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  1. 61% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Kouki Hayato Suzuki

    hope it all works out, Anita. Hope the doctors have good news. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Chennai.

    • Noa Noa Golan

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Love from Mumbai.

      • Anthony B. Smith

        you're not alone, Anita. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.

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