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Help me through 4 rounds of treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma

Supporting Karan through Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to Toronto Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada5,145 views
Karan A. Kashyap
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Toronto
In January I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Toronto Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a construction supervisor until January, 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 Toronto Regional Medical Center 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $10,200 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,250 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,000 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670 • Scans and lab work: $1,280 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Karan
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Karan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,926 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($2,153). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Quick update: $1,241 raised so far (12%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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RecentTop gifts
  • Murat Furkan Can 🇹🇷 · $250

    “Every little bit. Thought of Karan all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $200

    “Hope this helps. My neighbor told me about this one. - Santos”

  • Chidinma Modupe Quadri 🇳🇬 · $200

    “Thought of Karan all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Yuki Hina Murakami 🇯🇵 · $200

    “Stay strong. Thought of Karan all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

  • Chloe Miller 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $182

    “Take care of yourselves. I'm in Akron, thinking of you.”

  • Daniel Serrano 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. - Puebla”

  • Amber N. Ryan 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Karan all day after reading this.”

  • Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Farsi 🇪🇬 · $100

    “My neighbor told me about this one. - Heliopolis”

  • Hong Yu Cai 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Zanele R. Joubert 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Eun-kyung Ha 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Ricardo W. Guzmán 🇪🇸 · $100
  • Hae-won Na-young Min 🇰🇷 · $100

    “Be well! - Mapo”

  • Aurélie Margaux Lucas 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Mattias Nordström 🇸🇪 · $100

    “Best of luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Stockholm”

  • Grayson F. Keller 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Sharmin Joya Jahan 🇧🇩 · $80
  • Konstantin Taras Sidorenko 🇺🇦 · $75
  • Ishita C. Jat 🇮🇳 · $75

    “All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Saket”

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  • Nikolaos Antonios NikolaidisQuestion

    What exactly is the $10,200 for?

    • Karan A. KashyapOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. household costs while unable to work comes first ($2,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

  • Rohan A. Awasthi

    Get well soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Rajesh H. Warrier

      Thanks for sharing this, Karan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Colorado Springs.

      • Dawit Fikru Tesfaye

        Sending good thoughts, Karan. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

        • Avery R. Harris

          Thinking of you and your family, Karan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 26 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Mai Xuân Vo

            Best of luck, Karan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Lapu-Lapu.

            $5,342 raised of $10,200

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