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Father Fights Cancer, Paralysis, Heart Disease on Debt
7 Oct
Summary
- A father is battling cancer, paralysis, and his own heart condition.
- Medical expenses are mounting, forcing reliance on borrowed money.
- The family faces significant debt due to continuous medical treatment.
A 57-year-old daily-wage earner is in a desperate fight to support his family through a severe health crisis. His 21-year-old son, Balaram, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in May 2026 and is undergoing chemotherapy, requiring frequent travel and expensive medication. Balaram's mother, Laxmi, suffered a paralytic stroke three months ago, needing ongoing treatment and hospitalisation.
Adding to the burden, the father himself underwent open-heart surgery in 2024 and requires lifelong medication. His current income is insufficient to cover the combined monthly medical expenses, which amount to approximately Rs 20,000 for medicines alone, excluding further hospitalisation costs for his wife.
With significant debt accumulating from borrowing from relatives and acquaintances, the family is struggling to afford all necessary medications, including a recommended PET-CT scan for Balaram. Their financial situation is precarious as they try to manage simultaneous treatments and ensure the well-being of all three family members.
