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Standing with Vijay: thyroid cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Ramesh L. Saxena
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Bakersfield
Vijay was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in June. The oncology team at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Vijay is 29, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until June, 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 Bakersfield Regional Medical Center 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $5,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,250 • Scans and lab work: $890 • Transport to Bakersfield Regional Medical Center: $780 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $480 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Ramesh
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Updates from Ramesh

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

  2. Quick update: $195 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Ramesh

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  • Eli K. King

    Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Faisalabad this morning. Greetings from Faisalabad.

    • Yann Nicolas

      wishing Vijay a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Amaka Bola EzeQuestion

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

        • Ramesh L. SaxenaOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($3,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Alok M. Negi

        stay strong, Ramesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • Thulani R. Fortuin

          Keep going, Ramesh. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

          • Tayo Samuel Mba

            stay strong, Ramesh. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Blessings!

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