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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Lavanya afford treatment in Warangal

Supporting Lavanya through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to Warangal University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Lavanya J. Nadar

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Warangal

In March I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at Warangal University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 44, I worked as a tailor until March, 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 Warangal University Hospital 3 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 $1,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $620 • Scans and lab work: $150 • Transport to Warangal University Hospital: $75 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105 • Household costs while unable to work: $150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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Updates from Lavanya

Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. - Lavanya
Update from Warangal: I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($156 in total) the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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