May 10, 2021: Widowed many years ago, abandoned by one son, and not cared for by the other son, Dhanalakshmi (48 years) has had to suspend treatment for scleroderma due to lack of funds. The monthly cost of medicines (excluding blood work) is ~ Rs. 1,500.

Feb 19, 2022: Dhanalakshmi’s condition is under control with medicines.