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Fighting Hodgkin lymphoma: help Balaji afford treatment in Kochi

Balaji is facing Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Kochi, Kerala, India1,603 views
Balaji T. Mudaliar
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Kochi
In April I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Kochi University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a nurse until April, 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 Kochi University Hospital 4 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 $1,750 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $990 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $260 โ€ข Transport to Kochi University Hospital: $120 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $270 I hope life is good to you. - Balaji

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    โ€œHope this helps. Gave what I could this week. - Akronโ€

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    โ€œBe well. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Jodhpurโ€

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    โ€œGod bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Toledoโ€

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $41.50

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Balaji all day after reading this. - El Pasoโ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Regensburgโ€

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    โ€œSending love. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Angelesโ€

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    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Thinking of you, Balaji. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Balaji.

      • Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $990 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.

    • you're not alone, Balaji. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care!

      • Wishing Balaji a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

        • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Kano donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

          • best of luck. Wishing Balaji a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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