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August 15, 2024. Delhi.
Daksh Arora woke up with a sore throat and fever. By evening, his family thought it was dengue. Within a week, their entire world had shattered.
The diagnosis: Leukemia - aggressive blood cancer that gives no second chances.
When Dengue Wasn't Dengue
The initial diagnosis seemed straightforward: dengue. But as tests continued at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi, the truth emerged - Daksh had leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer that demanded immediate, intensive treatment.Dr. Dinesh Bhurani, Director of Oncology, outlined the battle ahead: bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and regular platelet infusions. The timeline? At least 28 days of active treatment; currently halfway through the post-transplant phase.
For a family already struggling after the father lost his job during COVID, this felt like the ground crumbling beneath their feet.
The 10-Day Mark: When Reality Hit
"After the first 10 days of hospitalization, the medical bills began exceeding the initial estimate," Deepanshu recalls. "That's when we realized - we couldn't do this alone."
Dr. Dinesh Bhurani, Director of Oncology, had laid out the roadmap: bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, regular platelet infusions. Total cost: ₹35 lakhs.
Treatment duration: minimum 28 days of intensive care, currently mid-way through post-transplant phase.
The family had partial insurance - ₹2.5 lakhs - that covered exactly nothing related to cancer.
So they did what families do. They sold their property. Deepanshu became the primary caregiver while juggling his accounting job. Their father, already jobless since COVID, watched helplessly.His mother is ready to donate a part of her liver.
And Daksh? He's been on unpaid leave since the diagnosis. Every passing day adds financial strain to physical agony.
What Happens If Treatment Stops Now?
"The cancer can relapse and progress aggressively. We'd have to restart the entire treatment cycle, which could be life-threatening." - Dr. Bhurani's
Translation: Stop now, and they lose everything - the ₹26 lakhs, the sold property, the months of suffering. Worse, they might lose Daksh.
Daksh has an excellent shot at full remission, with bi-monthly checkups tapering to monthly visits as he recovers.
The difference between these two outcomes is ₹9 lakhs.
What Your Support Can Do
With complete treatment, Daksh has an excellent chance at full remission. The plan includes bi-monthly checkups initially, eventually reducing to monthly visits as he recovers.
This isn't just about numbers on a hospital bill. It's about a young man who still has so much life ahead of him. It's about a brother who refuses to give up. It's about a family that's fighting with everything they have, but simply needs support to cross the finish line.
In a country where we celebrate resilience and community support, here's a chance to be someone's turning point. Daksh isn't asking for charity - he's asking for a chance to fight and win.
Daksh's story could have a different ending. One where the cheerful IT professional beats cancer, returns to work, and inspires others with his resilience. One where dreams don't die in hospital beds.
This Is Your Moment
Ten years from now, Daksh could be that guy who beat cancer at 26 and went on to inspire thousands. The cheerful IT professional who refused to let blood cancer write his ending.Or this could be the story that ended because of lack of funds.
You decide which story gets written - Donate Now.
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