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Help me through 6 rounds of treatment for stage 2 breast cancer
Sandeep is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇳🇵 Butwal, Lumbini, Nepal858 views
In June I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Butwal Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, I worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 the Butwal Oncology Institute 2 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 $1,250 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $720
• Scans and lab work: $220
• Transport to the Butwal Oncology Institute: $90
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115
• Household costs while unable to work: $105
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Sandeep
Updates from Sandeep
Good news. Because of your gifts ($562 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Rooting for you - Kediri”
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“Keep your head up. Only $30 but hope it helps. - San Jose”
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so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 34 people at work. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City
rooting for you, Sandeep. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Hamilton.
best of luck, Sandeep. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hope things get better soon, Sandeep. Hope this works out for you. All the best!
Hope things get better soon, Sandeep. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.