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Standing with Ravi: cervical cancer treatment costs
Ravi is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇳 Delhi, India697 views
In August I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Saket Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a tailor until August, 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 Saket Cancer Centre 5 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100
• Household costs while unable to work: $170
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100
• Transport to Saket Cancer Centre: $80
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Updates from Ravi
Small update. $336 so far, the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.
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hang in there, Ravi. Get well soon. All the best.
best of luck, Ravi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Southampton but we're thinking of you.