tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post2022464675485197738..comments2024-03-22T17:17:31.629+05:30Comments on AnnaParabrahma: Help! Viren Needs Treatment For LeukemiaAnjali Kolihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-40981135787342577032012-03-10T07:23:00.647+05:302012-03-10T07:23:00.647+05:30Thanks a ton Manisha!Thanks a ton Manisha!Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-4375811773407147642012-03-10T00:59:39.474+05:302012-03-10T00:59:39.474+05:30That's great news on both fronts! We are regis...That's great news on both fronts! We are registered with the National Registry here in the US. I hope they find a match soon!<br /><br />I will spread the word on Twitter about blood donation to those who had offered to help with my m-i-l's heart surgery in August. You can also <a href="http://www.indianblooddonors.com/voluntarydonor.php" rel="nofollow">contact Voluntary Blood Donors by Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-81753416942890581682012-03-09T10:57:33.401+05:302012-03-09T10:57:33.401+05:30Vinaya refer Nikhil's reply above. Also mailin...Vinaya refer Nikhil's reply above. Also mailing you separately, could Yogesh help is some way?Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-77054573655109324542012-03-09T10:50:53.782+05:302012-03-09T10:50:53.782+05:30Thank you Manisha for your suggestions.
I'd ...Thank you Manisha for your suggestions. <br /><br />I'd like to inform you that the process for bone marrow match has been initiated already. The doctors from Tata have sent Viren's samples to US for a universal search from their registry to find the bone marrow donor who is the closest match. We hope to hear from them soon.Nikhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206474264226325104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-37320536926032602132012-03-09T10:22:04.686+05:302012-03-09T10:22:04.686+05:30Hi Anjali, we will definitely try to do our bit. W...Hi Anjali, we will definitely try to do our bit. Would stem cell therapy will be more effective than bone marrow transplant ? Unfortunately we don't have public stem cell banks in India. Maybe friend can check in US / Israel ?vinayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654129196200890037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-14160544837897091932012-03-08T22:26:00.275+05:302012-03-08T22:26:00.275+05:30Yes Manisha, I am aware abt the trust and have req...Yes Manisha, I am aware abt the trust and have requested for help just today, from the Tata's medical department where I have friends. The whole application process takes abt 2 months time.<br /><br />Abt the process for bone marrow match I'm requesting Nikhil to reply.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-72177835000495939152012-03-08T21:16:21.586+05:302012-03-08T21:16:21.586+05:30Anjali, you and your friends are probably aware of...Anjali, you and your friends are probably aware of this but I thought I would put it out there anyway. <a href="http://www.srtt.org/individual_grants/medical_grants.htm" rel="nofollow">Medical grants</a> are available from Sir Ratan Tata Trust. Maybe one of Viren's friends can help with the application?<br /><br />What is the process for finding a bone marrow match? Is there a National Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-1324748472547839882012-03-08T12:35:32.179+05:302012-03-08T12:35:32.179+05:30Will pray for your Uncle's recovery.Will pray for your Uncle's recovery.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-91121468361025536852012-03-08T12:27:07.510+05:302012-03-08T12:27:07.510+05:30Yes Sayantani, AML treatment costs are high. All c...Yes Sayantani, AML treatment costs are high. All cancer treatment does not cost this much. In 1994 when I lost my Mom to Ovarian Carcinoma we got just 25 days to do anything for her and the treatments costed 1.5 lacs in those days. Fortunately we had insurance and Govt. of Maharashtra's support as my Dad was an employee. Viren's family needs all help possible, any middle class Indian Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-56737890831063964012012-03-08T11:54:53.591+05:302012-03-08T11:54:53.591+05:30Rs.50 Laks????oh my God. My maternal uncle is also...Rs.50 Laks????oh my God. My maternal uncle is also suffering from Cancer and he is currently under medications. would definitely try to help Anjali. May God bless them.Sayantani Mahapatra Mudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806613341538564779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-70430558285978688072012-03-07T21:31:15.627+05:302012-03-07T21:31:15.627+05:30Reva, am discussing this case with my Dad too, he ...Reva, am discussing this case with my Dad too, he feels aleopathy treatment first to save life and then alternative healing which will also help. Sure will talk to Uncle SD too. Most times Dad and Unc think on the same lines.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-33909324403009444442012-03-07T21:13:02.849+05:302012-03-07T21:13:02.849+05:30dear anjali have you checked out with my father he...dear anjali have you checked out with my father he might think of alternative medicine?<br />revaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-53314597476982194072012-03-07T20:51:39.576+05:302012-03-07T20:51:39.576+05:30Thank you Anon! You inaugurated the contributions ...Thank you Anon! You inaugurated the contributions after this post! Pl. flash it in your circle too. Yes and am getting better thanks for inquiring about me.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-74622641549056584512012-03-07T19:28:32.206+05:302012-03-07T19:28:32.206+05:30Dear Anjali, hope you are feeling better. After re...Dear Anjali, hope you are feeling better. After reading this from a Wipro friend who is a friend of yours on Facebook and a good friend of mine, I have contributed some amount to help him. I think the only way forward is to spread the word around more and more, one can also appeal to CPAA in Mumbai, they also help raise funds. God bless Viren and Family !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-61622255726130633372012-03-07T16:31:21.869+05:302012-03-07T16:31:21.869+05:30Dear Readers, please help as this is not a fake / ...Dear Readers, please help as this is not a fake / hoax blog. Viren is my friend since childhood. We know each other for almost 25+ years and now he is in despearate need of funds for his treatment. We friends have tried to help him as much as we could but more is needed. Please help us save the life of our friend Viren. God bless you!Nikhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206474264226325104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35727370.post-52834638471397550692012-03-07T15:52:47.216+05:302012-03-07T15:52:47.216+05:30Nikhil is a friend of 9yrs and have worked with hi...Nikhil is a friend of 9yrs and have worked with him for two years.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.com