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Fighting colon cancer: help Lakshmi afford treatment in Mumbai

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Mumbai Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India236 views
Lakshmi R. Venkatesh
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Mumbai
In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Mumbai Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a tailor until August, 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 Mumbai 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 $1,200 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $90 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $710 • Transport to the Mumbai Oncology Institute: $145 • Household costs while unable to work: $255 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Lakshmi

  1. Small update. $187 so far, I made the first payment toward transport to the Mumbai Oncology Institute.

  2. 16% there. the plan for transport to the Mumbai Oncology Institute is now scheduled. Thank you. - Lakshmi

  3. Update from Mumbai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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