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Standing with Shyam: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Supporting Shyam through acute lymphoblastic leukemia: medication, transport to Pokhara University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

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Nirmala Radha Ghimire
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Shyam was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May. The oncology team at Pokhara University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Shyam is 49, 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 him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Pokhara 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 $1,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $145 • Transport to Pokhara University Hospital: $145 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95 • Household costs while unable to work: $165 Thank you for reading my story.
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  • Everett M. Welch

    Thinking of you and your family, Nirmala. Wishing Shyam a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Flávio Thiago CarvalhoQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shyam.

      • Nirmala Radha GhimireOwnerAnswer

        Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $1,050 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

    • Nina Anne Bos

      Hope things get better soon, Nirmala. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

      • Humaira Iqra Zardari

        thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Dharan so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Arusha.

        • Claudia W. EstradaQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shyam?

          • Nirmala Radha GhimireOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Pokhara I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

        • Carter T. Tillman

          So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

          • Joseph Simiyu Omondi

            Hope it all works out, Nirmala. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

            • Bolaji Garba Yakubu

              Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

              • Mai Xuân LuongPhoto verified

                sending strength, Nirmala. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                • Owen Medina

                  hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                  • Naomi JohnsonPhoto verified

                    Thinking of you, Nirmala. This could happen to any of us.

                    • Beatrice Nancy ObengAddress verified

                      Good luck, Nirmala. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Saint Petersburg

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