Hemophilia and Cancer

When we heard the request for help, we could not refuse. A gentleman with hemophilia in India, Mr. C, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed financial assistance. While his hospital, the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, helps pay for most of the expenses, it does not cover all of them. And most people with India must sacrifice greatly to cover the extra expenses. Even without hemophilia, patients must ask relatives for financial help, sacrifice their life savings, or… go without medical treatment.

Our colleague and partner, Usha Parthasarathy, alerted us to this gentleman’s need.

Prostate cancer is a leading cancer among men, with approximately one in eight men diagnosed during their lifetime. Cancer is diagnosed when cells in the prostate gland grow abnormally and rapidly. It’s often slow-growing, and many cases are detected early due to screening, leading to high survival rates. Surgery for Mr. C should ensure a long life. His hemophilia is cared for well by his local chapter.

We wish Mr. C a wonderful recovery, and are pleased to share his photos (with his permission) and the lovely letter he sent.

Thanks to CMC Vellore for caring for him, and to Usha for always watching over our Indian patients.

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