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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Naresh afford treatment in Toronto
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Toronto Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada2,926 views
Naresh was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in July. The oncology team at Toronto Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Naresh is 57, worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Toronto Cancer Centre 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 $12,300 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,750
• Scans and lab work: $980
• Transport to Toronto Cancer Centre: $670
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,230
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Ishita
Updates from Ishita
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($3,345). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thanks for sharing this, Ishita. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
Sending strength, Ishita. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Keep going, Ishita. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Thinking of Toronto.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Lahore.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in San Miguel de Tucumán donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you, Ishita. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Sydney but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong, Ishita. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Tampa.
Best of luck, Ishita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.