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Standing with Urvashi: stomach cancer treatment costs

Urvashi is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Manasi T. Deshpande
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New Delhi
Urvashi was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June. The oncology team at New Delhi University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Urvashi is 48, worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 New Delhi University Hospital 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 $1,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $850 • Household costs while unable to work: $180 • Scans and lab work: $190 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 I hope life is good to you.

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  1. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($456). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

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      Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Quezon City.

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