In 2017, toxic mold exposure changed the course of my life. I faced blood loss, weight loss, sores in my head & across my body, anisometropia, blurred vision caused by neurological disruption, and even loss of my hairline one day. After years of struggling with the health impact and losing my worldly possessions, I came to India in 2022 seeking spiritual clarity and temporary lower cost of living.

In 2023, after weeks of chest pain, fatigue, and tight breathing, I went to the Ganga Ram Hospital thinking it was just pollution or another infection. Instead, the doctor looked at me and said:

“You have Non-Small Cell Stage-1 lung cancer in my left lung.”

I’m 48 years old, a non-smoker, and someone who has always been full of energy—avid runner, dancing, volunteering, moving about NYC, and staying active. I never thought this would become my reality.

Where I Am Now

Thanks to treatment including:

Cost Frequency Estimate So Far

1. SBRT Treatment Package Once $5,400 (URGENT NEED)

2. CT Scans (2 per year) Annual $200

3. Comprehensive Blood Work (2 per year) Annual $150

4. Blood Transfusions (2 per year) Annual $450

5. Oncologist/Doctor Bills (2 per year) Annual $100

6. Pulmonary Exercise Training (6 Sessions) Once $50

7. Infection Doctor Visits (6 Visits) Once $110

8. Visa Renewal Fee (2 per year) Annual $1,200

TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST All Combined $2,260

FUTURE PLANNING

Looking to Kolkata, there is a pulmonary specialist and specialized medical center I am looking to over this next year. The cost at Apollo Medical Center is in my total above approximately $5,500.

While waiting for treatment, natural doctor-recommended supplements (Yohimbe, Shilajit, Himalayan Yew, Caterpillar Fungus available in Nepal), I am now in partial remission.

My latest scan shows:

✔️ A shrinking mass

✔️ Better breathing

✔️ Improved daily energy

This progress is real, but the financial burden has continued to grow.

Why I Need Help

I relocated to a small town in India to dramatically reduce the cost of living and make treatment possible. But hospital visits, a recent unresolved visa issue, and delayed US client payments have compounded obstacles, and this month I’m missing my first credit card payment.

Right now, I’m facing:

-$16,000 in credit card debt related to medical care

-$3,000 in remaining U.S. medical bills from $12,000

-Ongoing treatment and supplement costs

I’ve done everything I can on my own, but I’m at a point where I need help to stay in remission.

How Your Donation Helps

Your support helps me:

-Stay consistent with treatment

-Pay for doctor-recommended natural supplements

-Avoid falling deeper into unmanageable debt

-Maintain stability while fighting to reach full remission

Even a small amount makes a real difference.

I’m Also Able to Work — Referrals Help Me Survive

If you can’t donate, referring paid work helps me just as much.

I currently offer:

✔ Marketing & SEO strategy

✔ Overnight data projects with quick turnaround

✔ AI & Automation setup for small businesses

✔ Basic remote administrative work

This year, I’ve spent every weekend studying AI, automation, and understanding the landscape of LLM tools emerging in the U.S. I’m ready to work, but many U.S. clients are now paying at 60-day windows instead of the usual 15 days, making it extremely hard to stay afloat.

If you know a business owner, startup, or entrepreneur who needs help, a referral would mean the world to me.

Thank You for Reading

Thank you for taking the time to hear my story. Your compassion and support—whether through donations or work referrals—give me a real chance to stay in remission, breathe easier, and keep rebuilding my life.