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Standing with Umesh: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs
6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Biratnagar Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In February I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at the Biratnagar Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 38, I worked as a farmer until February, 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 the Biratnagar Oncology Institute 2 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 $1,100 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $125
• Scans and lab work: $200
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $775
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Umesh
Update from Biratnagar: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Taner Ali Karakaya 🇹🇷 · $100
“Good luck. My brother told me about this one. - Bursa”
- Bambang Gunawan Halim 🇮🇩 · $5
- Sachin W. Gurjar 🇮🇳 · $25
- Subramanian M. Menon 🇮🇳 · $25
- Nadeesha Dinusha De Silva 🇱🇰 · $30
- Burak İbrahim Çakır 🇹🇷 · $25
- Shapla Nasrin Roy 🇧🇩 · $5
- Greyson L. Silva 🇬🇧 · $76
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Umesh all day after reading this. - Swansea”
- Jepkoech Aisha Salim 🇺🇬 · $25
- Günter Werner Engel 🇩🇪 · $25
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Hope it all works out, Umesh. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Córdoba
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Sacramento