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Meet's multiple myeloma treatment fund
Meet is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,153 views
In July I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at Mumbai University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Mumbai University Hospital 3 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 $1,950 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150
• Scans and lab work: $270
• Transport to Mumbai University Hospital: $90
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115
• Household costs while unable to work: $325
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Meet
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Meet. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Mumbai.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 40 people at work
Shared this with my family. Love from San Diego!
Hope it all works out, Meet. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.