Standing with Pratik: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

Pratik was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at Mangaluru University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Pratik is 39, worked as a shop owner until August, 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 Mangaluru University Hospital 2 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 $900 goes: • Scans and lab work: $210 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $575 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Pratik