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Standing with Venkat: colon cancer treatment costs

Supporting Venkat through colon cancer: medication, transport to the Coimbatore Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Venkat K. Rajan
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Coimbatore
In June I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Coimbatore Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Coimbatore 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,950 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,300 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $140 โ€ข Transport to the Coimbatore Oncology Institute: $165 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $285 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Venkat

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  • Hang in there, Venkat. This could happen to any of us.

    • so sorry you're going through this. Wishing Venkat a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together.

      • Brenda MorrisAddress verified

        Thinking of you, Venkat. Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Take care, Venkat. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 20 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything!

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Venkat!

            • Venkat K. RajanOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $1,300. Ask me anything else.

          • Hope it all works out, Venkat. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

            • Rooting for you, Venkat. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Lyon but we're thinking of you. God bless.

              • Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care.

                • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                  • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

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