Caregivers need support, too
Tina and her parents moved from Varanasi to receive treatment at a premier cancer facility with the savings they had and a small loan from a good family friend. They have been staying in Mumbai for the last few months but will likely need to stay on for another two months to complete Tina’s treatment. However, the cost of living in Mumbai is beyond their humble means. With little savings left, Tina’s family will be forced to leave the shelter of their hotel and live on the footpath outside the treatment facility while she continues treatment…
Families of cancer affected children face numerous challenges beyond supporting their recovering child. In addition to the financial burden of medical bills, families like Tina’s must also find safe shelter, convenient transportation, and nutritious food, in an unfamiliar city. The mental and emotional strain can be overwhelming.
months of average stay in cities
to complete treatment
a day is required for basic sustenance per
family at an access Life Center