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Fighting colon cancer: help Mahesh afford treatment in Mumbai
Mahesh is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,261 views
Mahesh was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at the Mumbai Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Mahesh is 33, worked as a primary school teacher until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Mumbai 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 his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $840
• Scans and lab work: $230
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130
With deep gratitude,
Deepak
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stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Zapopan.
Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Sydney
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Deepak. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Deepak. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Sending strength, Deepak. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.