Antri's story

~Patient's husband speaking

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Your name?
My name is Laxman.
What is your relationship to the patient?
This is my wife, Antri.
What type of cancer does she currently have?
She has cancer of the uterus.
How long ago did you find out about this?
It has been about one month since we found out about this.
What treatments are going on right now?
Right now, chemotherapy is going on.
At what intervals is the treatment given?
Chemotherapy is given every week.
Where all has her treatment been done so far?
So far, it has only been from here (MB Hospital).
Do you pay for the treatment out of your own pocket, or is it funded by the government?
The government's Bhamashah Yojana covers the money.
When you found out that she has cancer, you must have felt anxious. Did she and the family feel any better with the doctor's support?
Yes, the tension has reduced.
Would you like to give any advice to those who have just received the news that they have cancer?
They should get it checked on time, and do whatever the doctor says on time.