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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Kalyani afford treatment in Thiruvananthapuram
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Thiruvananthapuram Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India986 views
Kalyani was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in November. The oncology team at the Thiruvananthapuram Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Kalyani is 24, worked as a farmer until November, 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 the Thiruvananthapuram 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 her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $230
• Household costs while unable to work: $200
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,350
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $70
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Girish
Update from Thiruvananthapuram: we've started the first stage. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $105 raised so far (6%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Girish
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“Get well soon. Thought of Kalyani all day after reading this. - Zapopan”
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Thanks for sharing this, Girish. This could happen to any of us.
Rooting for you. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Rooting for you, Girish. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Thiruvananthapuram.
Take care. Wishing Kalyani a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Hobart.