Standing with Nazrul: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Nazrul was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in March. The oncology team at Dhaka Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in June. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Nazrul is 28, worked as a shop owner until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Dhaka Cancer Centre 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $990 • Transport to Dhaka Cancer Centre: $55 • Scans and lab work: $100 • Household costs while unable to work: $255 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Ruma