Samikshya's cancer treatment

I am creating this post on behalf of my 19-year-old cousin, Samikshya KC, who has been diagnosed with the fourth stage of colon cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy sessions.

Samikshya recently had a colon surgery and is currently receiving a treatment at Nepal Cancer Hospital at Harisiddhi, Lalitpur. Her treatment plan consists of twelve chemotherapy sessions and many tests in between. The total number of chemo sessions may increase which will be determined as the treatment progresses. Samikshya just completed her first chemo session a week ago, and the doctors are hopeful as the cancer cells have not spread to other vital organs.

Samikshya is assured that she will overcome this illness and has maintained positive attitude throughout. Samikshya’s optimism gives hope to her parents. She speaks of recovery and of starting her bachelor’s studies once her treatment is over. She has managed to become a pillar of strength despite an overbearing pain and intense treatment.

Despite all hopeful news lately, the surgery and the chemo sessions have caused severe financial distress to Samikshya’s parents. Samikshya’s dad works at a travel agency and her mom moved back to their village in Lamjung during covid period to cut down the family expenses. Samikshya’s mom has engaged in agriculture and livestock since covid. She has come back to Kathmandu to take care of Samikshya.

Given their already existing loans for Samikshya’s colon surgery, Samikshya’s parents are struggling to find loans to cover Samikshya’s treatment expenses. Therefore, I would like to request our community to help Samikshya’s parents in this dire situation. Every help counts and will be a step towards giving Samikshya a new life.

I have not added Samikshya’s picture to this post to maintain anonymity as she is very young and societal stigmas could have repercussions.

(Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email redacted] if you have any questions.)