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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Pooja afford treatment in Rajkot

Pooja is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Pooja H. Deshmukh

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Rajkot

In July I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Rajkot University Hospital has planned 12 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 35, 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 Rajkot University Hospital 2 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $620 • Scans and lab work: $210 • Transport to Rajkot University Hospital: $115 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85 • Household costs while unable to work: $320 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Pooja

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Updates from Pooja

Quick update: $654 raised so far (48%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $479 raised so far (35%). I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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