Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Rakesh afford treatment in Bronx

Rakesh was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in June. The oncology team at Bronx Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Rakesh is 48, worked as a bus conductor until June, 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 Bronx Regional Medical Center 4 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 $6,800 goes: • Transport to Bronx Regional Medical Center: $1,100 • Scans and lab work: $1,600 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $900 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Prakash