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Fighting stomach cancer: help Priya afford treatment in Madurai
Supporting Priya through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Madurai University Hospital, and living costs while She cannot work.
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In December I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Madurai University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 42, I worked as a primary school teacher 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 Madurai University Hospital 4 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 $1,600 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110
• Scans and lab work: $280
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050
• Household costs while unable to work: $160
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Praying for you, Priya. Hope this works out for you
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Priya
It's all in the list in the story. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is the big one at $110, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless
You're not alone, Priya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Saket
any update on how things are going in Madurai?
take care, Priya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Rooting for you, Priya. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.
Stay strong, Priya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Madurai
Sending good thoughts, Priya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Priya. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Best of luck, Priya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Priya. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Stay strong, Priya. Shared this with my family. God bless.
shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Alexandria so I could bring a meal.