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Seema's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled a craniotomy in October is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.

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Seema N. Bhatia
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Thane
In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Thane Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Thane Regional Medical Center told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $10 Thank you for reading my story. - Seema
due date
2026-10-03
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Hospital invoice

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  • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Berlin!

    • Việt Trung ThaiAddress verified

      So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Thane.

      • Kunal H. AnandAddress verified

        Rooting for you. Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

        • Stay strong, Seema. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Suwon so I could bring a meal.

          • wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Manchester.

            • thinking of you and your family, Seema. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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