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Standing with Babu: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Dhaka Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇧🇩 Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh2,073 views
Babu Mizanur Pramanik
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Dhaka
In October I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Dhaka Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 31, I worked as a tailor until October, 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 Dhaka Cancer Centre 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $440 • Scans and lab work: $90 • Transport to Dhaka Cancer Centre: $125 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 • Household costs while unable to work: $265 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Babu
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Babu

  1. Small update. $587 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $520 raised so far (52%). I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $430 raised so far (43%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Vidya E. ThevarID verifiedPhoto verified

    keep going. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jakarta Barat

    • Madhavan N. Nayak

      Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Sade Ronke Okonkwo

        Hope it all works out, Babu. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Dhaka

        • Sergei Yuri Zaitsev

          This could happen to any of us. Love from Pune.

          • Sharmin Sharmin Khatun

            Thinking of you, Babu. Hope you get there. Greetings from Austin.

            • Ignacio G. SantosPhoto verified

              Best of luck, Babu. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

              • Adriana Letícia Paiva

                wishing you the best, Babu. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

                • Hudson Fields

                  Thanks for sharing this, Babu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Pittsburgh

                  • Jonathan Rodriguez

                    Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Cầu Giấy.

                    • Hande Yasemin Önder

                      Wishing you the best, Babu. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Gujranwala.

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