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Standing with Karim: prostate cancer treatment costs
Supporting Karim through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Nashik University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.
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In February I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Nashik University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a tailor until February, 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 Nashik University Hospital 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $2,000 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,200
• Scans and lab work: $240
• Transport to Nashik University Hospital: $170
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Household costs while unable to work: $310
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Karim
Good news. Because of your gifts ($515 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Karim
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“Get well soon. Thought of Karim all day after reading this.”
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“Hope things get better. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Eldoret”
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“Hope the April deadline works out. - Kazan”
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Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Nashik.
Rooting for you, Karim. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Aurangabad donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Aurangabad.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Caloocan!