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Standing with Aarti: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Nagpur Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In September I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at the Nagpur Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a construction supervisor until September, 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 the Nagpur Oncology Institute 2 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $980
• Scans and lab work: $115
• Transport to the Nagpur Oncology Institute: $105
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110
• Household costs while unable to work: $240
With deep gratitude,
Aarti
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Thanks for sharing this, Aarti. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Newport
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Sending love, Aarti. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Sending strength, Aarti. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Liverpool this morning. Take care.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
You're not alone. Wishing Aarti a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Narayanganj.
You're not alone, Aarti. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Noida this morning.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Nagpur.
Sending love, Aarti. Shared this with my family. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from London
Good luck, Aarti. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Jaffna so I could bring a meal