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Alejandro's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Medellín Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia1,870 views
Carmen F. González
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Medellín
Alejandro was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at Medellín Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Alejandro is 48, worked as a tailor until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Medellín Regional Medical Center 4 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,650 • Scans and lab work: $240 • Transport to Medellín Regional Medical Center: $170 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 • Household costs while unable to work: $470 Glad we found this place. - Carmen
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Updates from Carmen

  1. Quick update: $621 raised so far (23%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Josephine Williams

    Rooting for you, Carmen. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

    • Víctor P. Herrera

      Sending strength, Carmen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Arusha

      • Ruth BanksPhoto verified

        Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Thika.

        • Anil P. Sood

          take care, Carmen. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

          • Hannah Akua AgyemanVerified organization

            Thanks for sharing this, Carmen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Heliopolis.

            $1,740 raised of $2,650

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