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Fighting stomach cancer: help Vivaan afford treatment in Durgapur

Vivaan is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇮🇳 713623, Durgapur, West Bengal, India2,032 views
Madhu M. Dhawan
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Durgapur
Vivaan was diagnosed with stomach cancer in July. The oncology team at Durgapur Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Vivaan is 49, worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Durgapur Regional Medical Center 2 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 $1,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,450 • Scans and lab work: $150 • Transport to Durgapur Regional Medical Center: $120 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65 • Household costs while unable to work: $165 Glad we found this place. - Madhu
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($551). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Deepak A. Sethi

    Best of luck, Madhu. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

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