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Affordable Leukemia Treatment Cost in India | Expert Leukemia Surgery Solutions

Learn about leukemia treatment costs in India and why it's a leading choice for affordable, world-class care. From chemotherapy to bone marrow transplants, discover how India's advanced hospitals and expert oncologists provide effective solutions tailored to your needs. Explore key factors affecting treatment costs and benefits for patients worldwide.

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Leukemia treatment in India combines advanced medical technology with cost-effective care, making it a sought-after destination for leukemia patients worldwide.

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Nutrition Guide for Chemotherapy Patients

Understanding the Importance of Nutrition During Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can significantly strain the body, leading to side effects like fatigue, nausea, and a weakened immune system. Proper nutrition is essential for replenishing energy, maintaining weight, and supporting recovery. A well-balanced diet can help manage these side effects and boost the immune system.

Key Foods for Chemo Patients

1. Hydration

Staying hydrated is crucial. Fluids help counteract nausea and prevent dehydration, which can worsen fatigue. Good hydration options include:

Water: Essential for overall health.

Herbal teas (like ginger or peppermint): Can soothe the stomach.

Warm soups and broths: Easy to digest and hydrating.

Coconut water: Offers natural electrolytes.

2. Proteins

Protein is vital for repairing body tissues. Good sources include:

Lean meats (chicken, turkey) and fatty fish (like salmon) for high-quality protein and omega-3s.

Plant-based options like lentils, beans, tofu, and tempeh.

Greek yogurt: Contains protein and probiotics, aiding digestion.

Eggs: Nutrient-rich and versatile.

3. Whole Grains

Whole grains provide sustained energy, which is essential for combating fatigue. Consider:

Oats: Rich in fiber and gentle on the stomach.

Whole grain bread and pasta: Offer fiber and essential nutrients.

Quinoa and brown rice: Easy to digest and provide slow-releasing energy.

4. Fruits and Vegetables

Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these foods boost immunity and aid recovery. Key choices include:

Berries (blueberries, strawberries): High in antioxidants and gentle on digestion.

Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower): May help detoxify and fight cancer.

Carrots and sweet potatoes: Rich in beta-carotene and easy to prepare.

Leafy greens (spinach, kale): Loaded with essential vitamins.

Bananas: Gentle on the stomach and good for replenishing lost electrolytes.

5. Healthy Fats

Healthy fats support brain function and reduce inflammation. Include:

Nuts and seeds (almonds, chia seeds): High in healthy fats and protein.

Avocados: Provide creamy texture and healthy fats.

Extra virgin olive oil: Rich in antioxidants.

Fatty fish: Good sources of omega-3s.

Foods to Avoid

Certain foods can exacerbate side effects and should be limited:

Raw foods (sushi, undercooked meats): Increase infection risk due to weakened immunity.

Alcohol: Can further suppress the immune system.

Spicy and fried foods: May cause nausea and discomfort.

High-sugar foods: Can lead to energy spikes and crashes.

Final Thoughts

Eating well during chemotherapy is about making informed choices. Aiming for five or six small meals a day, incorporating proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, can help maintain energy and promote healing. Prioritizing hydration and avoiding harmful foods can significantly improve the experience of chemotherapy, helping patients feel stronger and recover more quickly.

If you or your loved one is undergoing chemotherapy, and want some guides on how to manage the side effects of it, visit this post: https://www.drkarunhematology.com/blog/side-effects-of-chemotherapy-what-you-need-to-know/

To read the original version of this article, you can visit: https://www.drkarunhematology.com/blog/best-healthy-foods-for-chemo-patients/

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We uncover surprising and little-known facts about Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, helping you understand how it can impact your health and what steps you can take to manage it.

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hey! listen! omori fans or otherwise, don’t scroll past without reading!

if you have the time or resources, i ask you to consider helping our friend mustafa balata from gázá.

mustafa comes from a family of 10 who are all stuck within gázá and are in desperate need of help. mustafa and his 10 family members once lived in a safe, warm house, but as of the óct 7th attacks, their only living situation has been compromised and they have been searching for a new home. like many other páléstínian families, they have been left with the only option to evacuate from gázá go through the ráfáh crossing.

however, many obstacles stand in their way from evacuating. mustafa’s sister, who is six months pregnant as of january 2024, is fearful of not being able to give birth due to the conditions they are currently living through. almost all hospitals are being overwhelmed with several other people in need, and it is currently a horrifying situation for all involved. along with this, a child in the family needs leukimia treatment, but cannot afford to obtain so in the environment they are in.

the fundraiser needs €60,000 to be fufilled to its minimum and is currently more than halfway there.. in the words of fundraiser organizer maha balata,

“However, the financial burden of such a move is staggering, and it's with humility and urgency that I reach out for your support to make this evac//uation a reality. The permit fee to cross Ra//fah is 5000 euros per person, and with ten family members, the total cost is overwhelming. On top of that, we need 8,000 euros to cover immediate living expenses, medical treatment, and care, especially for my sister's delicate health condition. Adding to our challenges, there's a child in the family who recently completed leukemia treatment before the war and needs monthly medical examinations and analyses during this recovery period. Lastly, we require approximately 1,995 euros to cover the GoFu//ndMe transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction).”

if you have anything you can give, i beg of you to consider helping a family like this one. even small donations like 5$ or 10$ dónations absolutely matter and can help in large ways. if you cannot, i ask that you bóóst this post as much as you can. reblogging, sharing, commenting, everything helps.

thank you.

edit: i’m fucking stupid and forgot to link the gf//m in the first place REBLOG THIS VERSION

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Video by 86.the.empire

Erika is a Black single mother of two young children.

She recently found stable housing after experiencing homelessness at the beginning of the pandemic. Erika and her daughter have several chronic health issues that require frequent trips to the doctor and the hospital, insurance doesn't cover all the amount of those appointments.

On top of that, her daughter Amonie was recently diagnosed with leukemia, and again insurance doesn't cover all of her treatments and Erika doesn't have enough to pay for them. Amonie recently started chemo and also has meds she needs to balance this treatment. Her chemo appointments are weekly so the cost adds up fast.

Can you help Erika afford the treatments her daughter needs to fight her leukemia?

CashApp : $Amariamother

ko-fi.com/fundsforerikasaunders

Erika’s Instagram: @mommaerika12

As if 11/17/2024, they are at $233 left for chemo meds! Anything helps!

Personally, I first met Erika after I got into mutual aid on instagram, I got into a group chat of people fundraising for her since May of 2023. She has been forced into raising funds to survive for a few years now, unfortunately, however I can also see how her livelihood has improved with mutual aid.

I am humbly asking for your support as well, as these support can’t be done by anyone but other people. Please reblog and send what you can!

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Urgent post!

This Zalka Yusuf's paypal, she's a Palestinian woman with leukemia who's only $20 short for her treatment costs in Egypt. The link to her PayPal is in this post. She's close to her goal, and I want to help her reach her goal. I pinned my post, where I answered her submission in my askbox. Tag your mutuals, spread the post around, free Palestine.

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Don’t scroll please

My name is Tarek abou nahl from Gaza

https://gofund.me/4da8eaa1

Cancer Patient Tarek Abu Al-Abed in Gaza Needs Your Help to Survive ..

At just 50 years old, Abu Al-Abed from Gaza is facing a battle far more difficult than anything he could have imagined. He is suffering from a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, which has spread to his skin, leaving him in excruciating pain. To make matters worse, there is no treatment available where he lives, and even basic medical care is out of reach due to the harsh conditions in Gaza.

He was living in his safe house with his family, but that was before the war. Before this house was burned and bombed by the Israeli occupation.

He has six children who need care, support, education and a decent life away from these wars. He is now suffering and in pain from leukemia and there is no medicine that can help him relieve this terrible pain that he is feeling. Now he and his family are in tents. There is no food or drink and the heavy rain and cold are over their heads.

He came to get out of Gaza with the urgent medical transfers six months ago and until now nothing has been done to save him from the cancer that is eating away at his body in the shelter , in the war, in the bitter cold.

I hope you save Tarek before it's too late, he and his children, because he needs urgent treatment.

We are asking for your help not only to provide Abu Al-Abed tarek and his family with the basic necessities of life—food, shelter—but also to raise funds for his medical treatment and travel costs. Your donation can give this family a fighting chance and help save Abu Al-Abed's tarek life.

Please consider donating to help Abu Al-Abed,tarek and his family

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URGENT fundraising: 17 year old in my village needs leukemia treatment, please help/reblog

Hi all! I'm asking you to take a moment to please help my village. In all my 10 years of being on Tumblr, this is the first time I'm making a post myself. I'm doing this out of desperation, so please read if you get a chance. I'm an Anthropology student from Kerala (South India) currently working in in Kerala for a few years to do ethnographic study on agrarian life, and during my fieldwork I met 17 year old Gokul and his widowed mother in my village. Gokul has Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and his mother earns around $3 a day (£2.7) in Indian rupees. He is suddenly in CRITICAL condition and there's no way his family can afford the cost of his treatment. DOCUMENT EVIDENCE GDRIVE LINK ... As a student, I'm doing as much as I can but it's not enoguh. And we are a small village and we can't do much. I've started a fundraiser so that we can go beyond this village make a difference to save this child's life. I adore Gokul and I know how much he's struggling while prepping for his high school exams. He has hopes that he will live a long life, but we can't make this happen it without your help. PLEASE Tumblr, I need your help in spreading this word. If you cannot donate, AT LEAST share the word! PLEASE THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR ONE CUP OF COFFEE IS ENOUGH TO SAVE THIS CHILD FROM THE MOUTH OF DEATH

EVEN 1 CENT COUNTS. ALL FUNDS ARE RECEIVED IN INR, SO ANY AMOUNT HELPS, PLEASE

You can DM me for any alternative payment methods or questions. I will give you regular updates. My email is dvm267@nyu.edu, you can find me on LinkedIn here. Please help, Gokul is the light and love of our village

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It's no longer just using selective IVF to avoid Huntington's disease from the beginning, monogenic genetic engineering is arriving, and though treatment costs are legitimately in the $1M+ range, one treatment reported 90% remission in a specific variety of childhood leukemia.

This hasn't hit the level of mainstream background knowledge yet.

It probably will, gradually, over the next five years. Even though I don't think the price will come down much, the playing field will shift.

And then... does society demand that huge investment flow into biotechnology? I'm not sure.

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A Family’s Journey with Leukemia

When Sunita’s younger brother was diagnosed with leukemia, her family faced a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. They wanted the best possible treatment without draining their savings. After extensive research, they found a solution in India—a country offering exceptional cancer care at a fraction of the cost.

The Struggle: High Costs of Leukemia Treatment

Leukemia is a life-altering condition, but the financial stress it brings can make things harder. In many countries, treatment costs are beyond reach for an average family. That’s where India becomes a game-changer, providing affordable and world-class care.

The Solution: Why Choose India?

Affordable Options: Treatment costs in India are 50–70% lower compared to other nations.

Highly Skilled Doctors: Oncologists here are trained at top global institutions.

Comprehensive Services: From diagnosis to post-treatment care, Indian hospitals ensure a seamless experience.

Key Benefits

Accessible Treatment Options: Chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplants are widely available.

Advanced Hospitals: India’s cancer centers are equipped with cutting-edge technology.

Holistic Support: Assistance with medical travel, accommodations, and consultations.

A New Beginning

India is not just a destination for leukemia treatment—it’s a place where hope and healing come together. Families like Sunita’s are a testament to how the right choice can make all the difference. If you’re considering leukemia surgery or therapy, India offers expertise, affordability, and compassion in equal measure.

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Emerging infectious agents: an unusual case of Metapneumovirus pneumonia in an adult patient by Graziana Francesca Greco in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences

Abstract

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), a relatively new virus, is a common cause of acute respiratory infection, especially common in the pediatric population. Despite hMPV infection in adults is possible, this rarely results in serious clinical manifestation. Here, we describe a hypoxemic respiratory failure related to pneumonia in an adult patient in whom hMPV was detected in respiratory samples.

Keywords

Human Metapneumovirus; SARS-CoV-2; Covid-19.

CASE HISTORY

A 61-yr-old caucasian man presented to the Emergency Department (ASST Mantua Hospital, Mantua, Italy) with fever up to 39°C, poorly responsive to antipyretics, nocturnal dyspnea and productive cough with mucus-purulent sputum for three days. On physical examination he appeared in good general condition, collaborating and oriented. The following parameters were recorded: blood pressure 140/90mmHg, heart rate of 100 beats min-1; respiratory rate of 23 breaths min-1; and body temperature of 38.4°C. His arterial oxygen saturation on room air was 87%. Chest examination revealed abnormal breath sounds with rhonchi and fine crackles in the middle lobe and inferior lobes bilaterally, no wheezes were heard. Laboratory findings revealed lymphocytosis (81000 x 103/µl), low platelet count (113000 x 106/µl) and an increase in alanine transaminase value (59 U/L), total bilirubin value (1.13 mg/dL) and CPR value (112 mg/L). Room air arterial blood gas analysis showed a normocapnic hypoxemia: pH 7.43, carbon dioxide tension 40.5 mmHg, oxygen tension 60.4 mmHg, and HCO3 24 mmol L-1. The  SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection test on nasopharyngeal swab was negative. A chest radiograph showed multiple, small, patchy opacities in the right upper and middle lobe and  no pleural effusion was observed. Based on these findings he was admitted to the Respiratory Department.

His medical history included chronic lymphocytic leukemia in follow-up which did not require any specific treatment. He denied taking any medications or to be a smoker, he drinks a glass of wine once a day and has no known allergies. The patient was a farmer who cultivates wheat and maize but he had no animal exposure and no travel history in the last few years. There is no family history or childhood history of respiratory complaints. He was vaccinated with three dosesagainst the SARS-CoV-2 infection (Pfizer) but not against the influenza virus.

Based on the patient’s presentation and testing results, on suspicion of bacterial pneumonia he was empirically treated with IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam, the patient required oxygen support at 3L min-1 and an inhalation therapy with Beclomethasone/Formoterol was set up ex adiuvantibus. In the following days, several microbiological investigations were carried out to determine the etiology of pneumonia: blood culture, urinoculture, sputum culture, Legionella, Haemofilus and Pneumococcus serologic tests, Legionella pneumophila and Pneumococcal urinary antigen test, all of which were negative.

A  nasopharyngeal swab FilmArray Respiratory Panel Assay (NP FARP) was then requested: it was positive for human Metapneumovirus and the result was confirmed by repeating the test. For non responder fever and further increase of CPR (230 mg/l) and PCT (0.27 ng/ml), Levofloxacin and later Meropenem were added in the perspective of a resistant bacterial etiology.  On  the 6th hospitalization day a chest computed tomography (CT) scan was obtained (Figures 1 and 2) which demonstrated large opacities with gradient borders, distributed in the peribronchial area at the right upper lobe, middle lobe and both the lower lobes; they tended to the confluence configuring parenchymal consolidations with aerial bronchogram at the level of the cost-phrenic angle. Imaging also showed bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (max diameter 3.4 x 2 cm), splenomegaly and absence of pleural effusion. Blood chemistry tests for HIV, Aspergillus antigen and galactomannan were also investigated but turned out negative. To rule out other infectious agents the patient underwent bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) into the middle lobe. BAL provides material for various microbiological and cytological tests: Gram stain, culture, Koch’s bacillus DNA, Galactomannan, Cytomegalovirus and P. Jirovecii and immunological analysis were negative. From respiratory virus panel on BAL only human Metapneumovirus was isolated, this unique microbiological data was according to the NP FARP’s result,  thus supporting and confirming the new hypothesis of a viral pneumonia in an adult patient with probable secondary mild immunosuppression due to his hematological disease. About ten days after entering the ward, there was a gradual decrease of CPR and a progressive improvement in clinical conditions and respiratory function to allow the suspension of oxygen therapy. At the end of hospitalization, pulmonary function tests were performed and showed a restrictive syndrome (FEV1/FVC 76.2, TLC 68% and VC 79% of predicted) and mild reduction of diffusion capacity (DLCO 62% and KCO 99%), probably representing the residual functional impairment due to viral pneumonia. The patient finally suspended all therapies and at discharge was referred for a one-month follow-up visit.

DISCUSSION

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), a relatively new virus first discovered in 2001, has been detected in 4-16% of patients with acute respiratory infections [1] [2] [3]. In particular, a recent review of 48 previous articles, including 100,151 patients under the age of five hospitalized for CAP, identified this virus as a cause of pneumonia in 3.9% of patients [4]. A recent study of 1386 hospitalized adult patients identified hMPV pneumonia in only 1.64%, indicating that it was much less common than in the infant population [5]. Metapneumovirus causes disease primarily in infants, but rarely can infect immunosuppressed individuals and elderly as well. Seroprevalence studies have shown that 90-100% of 5-10 years old children have previous infection [6]. Reinfection can occur during adulthood because of defected immunity acquired during the first contact with hMPV and/or because of different viral genotypes. The incubation period varies widely but is typically 3-5 days. The disease severity depends on the patient's condition and it ranges from mild upper airway infection to life-threatening pneumonia or bronchiolitis [7]. Clinically, Metapneumovirus infection is often indistinguishable from RSV infection, particularly in the pediatric population, and common symptoms include hypoxemia, cough, fever, upper and lower airway infections and wheezing [8]. hMPV infant patients are often hospitalized  for bronchiolitis and pneumonia [9]. In young adults, a flu-like syndrome with fever may occur in a small number of instances, but infection in geriatric subjects may cause severe clinical manifestations such as pneumonia and, in rare cases, death [10].

As described in this case, it was not surprising that antibiotics and corticosteroids were administered in most patients infected with Metapneumovirus mainly for two reasons: in most cases the specific diagnostic tests for hMPV are not carried out at admission and/or physicians prefer to continue steroid and antibiotic treatment to control potential unidentified bacterial infections in patients in which no etiological agent had been identified associated with hMPV infection. The overuse of these drugs could therefore be reduced through the adoption at admission of specific diagnostic tests for such etiological agent, especially if specific risk factors are present (age, immunodepression, etc.). In addition, the adoption of such tests could reduce the nosocomial spread of this virus, allowing an early isolation of the infected patient [11].

Conflicts of interest: The authors certify that there is no conflict of interest with any financial organization regarding the material discussed in the manuscript. Funding: The authors report no involvement in the research by the sponsor that could have influenced the outcome of this work.

Authors’ contributions : All authors contributed equally to the manuscript and read and approved the final version of the manuscript.

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HELLO HELLO I'M PRUDENT FROM PALESTINE I AM 23 YEARS OLD I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM LEUKEMIA WHICH I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH 3 YEARS AGO IT HAS BEEN A VERY DIFFICULT MOMENT FOR ME SINCE I AM AN ORPHAN MY GUARDIAN HAVE REALISED THAT MY SURVIVAL RELIES ON ELSALAM HOSPITAL IN CAIRO EGYPT BUT THE TRIP AND THE TREATMENT COST HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS KINDLY ASKING FOR YOUR SINCERE SUPPORT TO HELP ME 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😭😭😭

SUPPORT ME

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Please Help!

If you can't donate we understand. If you could spread this around It would mean the world! Please share, like, reblog! Thank you

On Sunday (11/19), my roommate (David) rushed his wife (Sam) to the hospital with severe pain and shortness of breath. She had a blood sugar of 44 (extremely low) and a white blood cell count of 116,000 (extremely high). She was put on a dextrose drip because her sugar simply wouldn't come up and stay up. The pain was from her spleen being so enlarged it was pressing on her stomach, heart and lung, which among other things kept her from being able to eat and digest food properly, hence the low blood glucose. The assumption was lymphoma for two whole days, during which her numbers did not improve and in some cases actually got worse. On 11/22 she was finally moved to Northside Hospital in Atlanta, to their excellent oncology center.

This is where the assumed diagnosis was changed to acute leukemia.

The sheer amount of white blood cells her body was getting swarmed with led to fluid buildup around her heart and lungs and was also the cause of the initial swelling of her spleen because it was working overtime trying to filter out all the excess. This overload also led to kidney shutdown and dialysis treatments.

As of this writing (11/26), her spleen has reduced in size, allowing her to eat, and the fluid has receded from around her heart and lungs. She remains on dialysis and ongoing treatments for the remaining fluid. The current assumption is acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL. We're waiting on additional biopsy results before starting more targeted treatment.

The fundraising goal right now is an estimate based off of the lost pay from Sam not being able to work, the cost to keep her insurance active, any upfront treatment payments (including the possibility of losing the insurance), plus day-to-day expenses for myself and their daughter at home. As of right now David is our sole earner. He is still working remotely from Sam's hospital room, but his paycheck is not enough for us to live off of in the interim. We have had an absolute outpouring of emotional support from family but there's only so much they can do to help with this facet of it. Other costs we have on a regular basis, excluding regular household bills, include

David's diabetic needs (insulin, needles, testing supplies)

their 11-year-old daughter's diabetic needs (insulin, needles, testing supplies, CGM sensors, a second set of supplies for school)

David's dietary requirements and supplements for his low-iron anemia

It's still very early days with everything so things like disability and FMLA are still being worked out. These are the costs as we are looking at them at this juncture.

Please donate if you can, share if you can't. We are facing a big, scary time and anything that helps ease the financial burdens is more energy we have to devote to Sam getting well.

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Paige Cooper

Date of birth: November 17, 2000

Age: 23

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brunette

Height: 5'7

Weight: 127 lbs

Paige has always had a passion for dance. From the moment she was able to stand, she would move and shake her body to any rhythm. However, she was also a restless child who would get into mischief whenever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. As a solution, Paige's mother, Jane Reid, enrolled her in a toddler tap class. This not only kept Paige busy but also gave Jane peace of mind, knowing that her daughter's energy was being channeled into a productive activity. Additionally, the cost of the class was comparable to daycare, and the teacher, who was a friend of Jane's, offered to keep Paige for extended hours if necessary.

Paige's father was not present in her life. Initially, she was an infant, but unfortunately, like many men, when responsibilities became overwhelming, he chose to leave. Jane, Paige's mother, was left to raise her daughter single-handedly. Paige was too young to have any recollection of her father. Jane refrained from sharing stories about him, understanding that it would not be beneficial. Furthermore, Jane did not have positive things to say about him and did not want to burden her young daughter with negative sentiments. Consequently, Paige grew up in a single-parent household, spending most nights with her grandmother, attending tap classes until late, and enjoying simple meals and outdoor activities.

As life went on, Paige's passion and talent for dancing grew stronger. The tap classes transitioned into various alternative classes, including hip-hop and interpretive dance. Whenever she faced challenges or stress at home, Paige would seek solace in the dance studio, where she would dance with all her might until she felt physically and emotionally drained. Dancing served as her escape, her therapy, and the source of her greatest joy, second only to her mother.

When she finally reached high school and the dance team tryouts were held, Paige eagerly seized the opportunity. She successfully made the team, and dance became an integral part of her daily life. However, her mother's sudden illness, leukemia in its early stages, presented significant challenges. With limited financial resources due to living on a single income and relying on government assistance, Paige felt compelled to find employment to support her mother and cover the costs of her treatments and chemotherapy. Despite these challenges, Paige remained dedicated to her passion for dance, practicing late at night after ensuring her mother was comfortably asleep and receiving the necessary care.

Fortunately, Jane's health remained stable throughout Paige's high school years. She worked diligently and persevered through challenges. Her sole desire was to witness her daughter's graduation, and she was able to do so. Jane shed tears of joy in the bleachers as Paige's name was called.

After graduating, Paige commenced posting her dance routines on social media platforms. Remarkably, they garnered significant popularity in a remarkably short span of time. Her inaugural video amassed an astounding five million views, which left her in a state of disbelief that such a vast number of individuals appreciated her dancing prowess. Furthermore, her talent even captured the attention of the esteemed Nevada Scarlet DanceLine. Subsequently, Paige found herself participating in an audition for the dance line, and to her immense delight, she successfully secured a position. Her first performance took place at a game, where she was accompanied by her mother, grandmother, and a considerable number of her friends, all of whom occupied seats in the front row and exuded immense joy and pride in her accomplishment.

Paige was able to provide her mother with the best possible treatment thanks to her new income. Her mother was still alive and well, and she was being cared for whenever Paige had to be away. Paige was deeply grateful that her mother had enrolled her in that toddler tap class, and she was even more grateful that she was now able to take care of her mother in the same way that her mother had taken care of her.

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TW: loss of pet.

My baby black kitten died of fading kitten syndrome. She had congenital abnormalities (defects she was born with) like an enlarged kidney (which was very concerning), and extreme anemia aka low red blood cell count (her gums were all white), probably due to the Feline Leukemia she had tested positive for. She was the runt.

She was eating and licking small chunks of wet food off of her lips just the other day. She was play fighting with her siblings just the other day (granted she always was the least active because of the doomed cards she’d been dealt). But despite all her efforts to try and become healthy, in the last 24 hours, she faded.

I gave her the best possible life. Her attempted treatment lasted 12 hours before we made the decision to euthanize her, as she wasn’t responding to treatment and the leukemia was fatal. It consisted of an oxygen chamber, dextrose (sugar for her anemia), tube feedings, bloodwork, X-rays, disease tests. Those 12 hours costed me $2,500 USD. I used my life savings. I wanted her to live so badly. I wanted her to be a grown, healthy and recovered black cat who sat by the window and soaked in the gentle sunlight. I wanted to hold her and have more moments of her falling asleep in my arms— the night before her decline she was fine and had been laying on my arm, swaddled by my hoodie, her tiny 0.87 ibs / ~370 gram body cozy and warm, and she fell asleep before I started watching Survivor. I remember soaking that moment in, the yellow light of the living room. The quiet of the navy night beyond the curtains. A moment of pure coziness and sleepiness. A moment made only by two.

She was always sick and tired but didn’t show her pain. I blamed myself for her rapid decline, but the doctors all said she stayed alive as long as she could because of me (we took in a litter of kittens from outdoors last week, and it’s been so rainy, the wooden blanks under which they rested were all soaked through).

I’m grateful for every moment, my baby. Every nom of food. The way you walked up to me and meowed for food after just one day knowing me. You were starving and trusted me. The way you stared at me and jumped up, put your paws up on the oxygen chamber’s clear walls as they took you away to do treatment— you tried to go to me. I loved you and I love you forever. It was so unfair. It is so unfair. You should be alive now. I know how hard you fought to survive, to grow big and healthy. Your siblings were always so much heavier than you, alive and playing around with each other right now, though you are dead and cold and limp and decaying.

But you’re no longer in pain. You’re not going to suffocate to death. I found you in time and put you through treatment so that you could be warm and fed and given the oxygen you needed to fill your failing body— I found you in time to give you a comfortable death. You should be alive right now, you should’ve been born healthy. But you aren’t alive. But you also aren’t in pain. I did everything I could do and I am so sorry. I will take care of your siblings for you. Through the intense grief. Through it all. I love you forever, my blessing. My little kitten. 🖤