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Standing with Ruma: thyroid cancer treatment costs

Supporting Ruma through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Agra Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

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Ruma Shahana Howlader
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Agra
In April I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Agra Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a tailor until April, 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 Agra Regional Medical Center 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 $950 goes: • Scans and lab work: $110 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $730 With deep gratitude, Ruma
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Updates from Ruma

  1. Quick update: $762 raised so far (80%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $556 so far, I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

  3. Quick update: $223 raised so far (23%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Guilherme José Ferreira

    So sorry you're going through this, Ruma. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Fort Worth.

    • Emon Zahid Jahan

      Hope it all works out, Ruma. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. Love from Quezon City

      • Jocelyn G. Ramos

        Best of luck, Ruma. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

        • Consuelo R. Morales

          Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Heliopolis.

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