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from a modest financial background, she expressed her inability to afford the cost treatment and initially refused further
intervention, resigning herself to fate.

Dr. Banerjee and I provided emotional support, encouraging her to remain calm and assured her of our assistance throughout
her treatment journey. When asked if she had any medical insurance, she said she was unaware of such facilities. We assured
her that we would help her obtain medical coverage by determining her eligibility for a PM-JAY card. After convincing her, she
agreed to proceed with a biopsy. Within a week, she received both her health insurance card and her biopsy report, which
confirmed her cancer diagnosis.

As of January 20, 2024, she has successfully completed eight cycles of chemotherapy. A CT scan has been scheduled to evaluate
the response to treatment, and she has been prescribed medications to be taken over the next five years to prevent recurrence.

Babita Rani Das
Staff Nurse COP, Tezpur

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