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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Naveen afford treatment in Aurangabad

Naveen is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India2,452 views
Alok D. Gill
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Aurangabad
Naveen was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in March. The oncology team at Aurangabad Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Naveen is 41, worked as a nurse until March, 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 Aurangabad Regional Medical Center 5 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 $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $790 • Scans and lab work: $300 • Transport to Aurangabad Regional Medical Center: $155 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $50 • Household costs while unable to work: $105 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Alok

  1. Quick update: $1,418 raised so far (101%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($834 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Edilene Natália MonteiroPhoto verified

    good luck, Alok. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal.

    • Lillian C. Powell

      Wishing you peace, Alok. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mississauga

      • Shira Ayelet Tal

        Praying for you, Alok. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

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