Standing with Ritu: Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

Ritu was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in May. The oncology team at Pune Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Ritu is 31, worked as a farmer until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Pune Cancer Centre 4 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,250 • Scans and lab work: $105 • Transport to Pune Cancer Centre: $105 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $75 • Household costs while unable to work: $315 With deep gratitude, Rahul