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Ramesh's a rare sarcoma treatment fund
Ramesh is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇳 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India1,120 views
In January I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Salem Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 46, 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 Salem Cancer Centre 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 $1,250 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $185
• Scans and lab work: $230
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $720
• Transport to Salem Cancer Centre: $115
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Ramesh
Update from Salem: we've started the first stage. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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You're not alone, Ramesh. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Salem.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Salem.
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. After 14 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless!
Wishing Ramesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Tehuacán so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Hang in there, Ramesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Salem
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Hyderabad so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Sending love, Ramesh. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
take care, Ramesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless!
You're not alone, Ramesh. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless
shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from La Plata
Stay strong. Wishing Ramesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Stay strong, Ramesh. Shared it with a few friends. God bless