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Fighting kidney cancer: help Taslima afford treatment in Siliguri

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

🇮🇳 Siliguri, West Bengal, India1,462 views
Taslima Tamanna Islam
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Siliguri
In July I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at Siliguri Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a nurse until July, 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 Siliguri Cancer Centre 5 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,800 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $185 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,500 • Transport to Siliguri Cancer Centre: $115 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Taslima
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Updates from Taslima

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,341 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($602 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Taslima all day after reading this. - Chiang Mai”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Taslima all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Islamabad”

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    “Be well. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Pietermaritzburg”

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  • Roberto Massimo Marino

    Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Nagpur

    • Samuele Marini

      Thinking of you and your family, Taslima. Get well soon. Blessings.

      • Paulo Marcos Guimarães

        Hope things get better soon, Taslima. Wishing Taslima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Siliguri

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