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Fighting cervical cancer: help Venkat afford treatment in Varanasi

Supporting Venkat through cervical cancer: medication, transport to Varanasi Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

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Venkat J. Shetty
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Varanasi
In November I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Varanasi Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, I worked as a taxi driver until November, 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 Varanasi Regional Medical Center 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $840 • Scans and lab work: $160 • Transport to Varanasi Regional Medical Center: $100 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 • Household costs while unable to work: $175 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Venkat
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Venkat

  1. We're at 27% thanks to 10 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from Varanasi: I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Venkat

  3. We're at 22% thanks to 4 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Naliaka Dorcas Bakari 🇺🇬 · $65

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Venkat all day after reading this.”

  • Yuri Boris Andreev 🇺🇦 · $50

    “Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kharkiv”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Chicago”

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
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  • Nikhil F. Verma 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Fitria Lia Tampubolon 🇮🇩 · $5

    “Every little bit. Please keep us posted. - Yogyakarta”

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  • Hannah Renate Kuhn🇩🇪Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Bushra Zoya Abbasi🇵🇰Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Karin Nordin🇸🇪Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Madushan Ruwan Wickramasinghe

    best of luck, Venkat. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Tudor Dan Dumitru

      Wishing you the best, Venkat. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. God bless!

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