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Rakesh's stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment fund
Rakesh is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Rakesh was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Aurangabad Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in December. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Rakesh is 32, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until August, 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 Aurangabad Cancer Centre 5 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $170
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $640
• Household costs while unable to work: $390
With deep gratitude,
Lata
Updates from Lata
Update from Aurangabad: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $45 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Lata
Quick update: $100 raised so far (8%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Hang in there, Lata. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Luxor.
wishing you peace, Lata. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
How is Rakesh doing now?
Sending good thoughts, Lata. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Rakesh?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about scans and lab work, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Praying for you, Lata. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Lviv.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rakesh
Scans and lab work is $170 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.
Wishing you peace, Lata. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Nice
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Aurangabad.
Wishing you peace, Lata. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Rakesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Aurangabad.
Rooting for you, Lata. Wishing Rakesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 32 people at work.