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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Arjun afford treatment in Nashik
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Nashik Oncology Institute; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,244 views
Arjun was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at the Nashik Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Arjun is 54, worked as a bank teller until July, 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 the Nashik Oncology Institute 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 $1,300 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $780
• Scans and lab work: $155
• Household costs while unable to work: $285
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Meena
Quick update: $351 raised so far (27%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 13% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Bakersfield donated after I showed her your page
Hang in there, Meena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
You're not alone, Meena. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Thinking of you, Meena. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Sacramento so I could bring a meal.
Keep going, Meena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.