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Help Nikhil through 8 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Wollongong Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Manisha A. Bhatia
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Wollongong
Nikhil was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in March. The oncology team at Wollongong Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in June. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Nikhil is 49, worked as a taxi driver until March, 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 Wollongong Regional Medical Center 4 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 $10,650 goes: • Transport to Wollongong Regional Medical Center: $1,100 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $800 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Manisha
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Updates from Manisha

  1. 10% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. 6% there. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($420). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Ilaria Roberta Gatti

    You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!

    • Manasi W. Kelkar

      Stay strong. Wishing Nikhil a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Divya B. Subramanian

        rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 30 people at work. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

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