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Tareq's stomach cancer treatment fund

Tareq 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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Shahana Talukder
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Pune
Tareq was diagnosed with stomach cancer in December. The oncology team at Pune Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Tareq is 39, worked as a bus conductor until December, 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 Pune Cancer Centre 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $850 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $460 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $280 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 With deep gratitude, Shahana

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    โ€œWish I could do more. Hope the March deadline works out.โ€

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    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Tareq all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œBe well. Hope the March deadline works out.โ€

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  • hope this works out for you. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

    • Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

      • Oisin BradyQuestion

        Any update on how things are going in Pune?

        • keep going, Shahana. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Pune.

          • Rima BegumQuestion

            Is chemotherapy and medication not covered the biggest cost or is there more coming?

            • Shahana TalukderOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $460. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

          • Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

            • you're not alone. Wishing Tareq a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Pune.

              • Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Ethan K. WheelerID verified

                  Thinking of you, Shahana. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Ibadan so I could bring a meal.

                  • Madhuri N. DeshpandeVerified organization

                    Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Belรฉm

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