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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Vijay afford treatment in Bengaluru

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Bengaluru University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇳 Karnataka, India2,155 views
Vijay C. Kamath
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Bengaluru
In December I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Bengaluru University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 33, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital until December, 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 Bengaluru University Hospital 5 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 $1,450 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $960 • Scans and lab work: $120 • Transport to Bengaluru University Hospital: $105 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $45 • Household costs while unable to work: $220 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Vijay

  1. Small update. $464 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Vijay all day after reading this. - Tallahassee”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Stellenbosch”

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    “From my family to yours. From Augusta with love.”

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    “Get well soon. My father told me about this one. - Melbourne”

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    “Best of luck. Hope the February deadline works out. - Ogbomosho”

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  • Seamus W. Donovan

    Good luck, Vijay. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Daniel Andrés Vásquez

      sending love, Vijay. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

      • Gerardo K. Pérez

        Thanks for sharing this, Vijay. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care!

        • Cansu Irmak Kaya

          Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Strasbourg

          • Olivia G. Hunter

            Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings!

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