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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Nikhil afford treatment in Leeds
Nikhil is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Nikhil was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in June. The oncology team at Leeds Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Nikhil is 46, worked as a bakery worker until June, 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 Leeds Regional Medical Center 3 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 $2,900 goes:
• Transport to Leeds Regional Medical Center: $630
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $560
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,710
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Diya
Updates from Diya
Small update. $665 so far, the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.
Small update. $300 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
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You're not alone, Diya. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Leeds!
Keep going, Diya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Buenos Aires so I could bring a meal.
Take care, Diya. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings