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Fighting kidney cancer: help Swapna afford treatment in Thiruvananthapuram

Swapna is facing kidney cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇮🇳 Kerala, India1,415 views
Sachin R. Vyas
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Thiruvananthapuram
Swapna was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at Thiruvananthapuram Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Swapna is 42, worked as a hairdresser until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Thiruvananthapuram 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $900 goes: • Transport to Thiruvananthapuram Regional Medical Center: $135 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 • Scans and lab work: $300 • Household costs while unable to work: $345 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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    “Hope this helps. Hope the September deadline works out. - Madrid”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Swapna all day after reading this.”

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  • Julia M. Larson

    Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

    • Iván S. López

      Sending good thoughts, Sachin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

      • Timur Pavel EgorovPhoto verified

        Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

        • Emilia F. Bradley

          reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal. All the best.

          • Emma WilkinsPhoto verified

            Stay strong, Sachin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mandurah

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