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Araceli's cervical cancer treatment fund
8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Medellín Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia1,309 views
In August I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Medellín Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 35, I worked as a primary school teacher until August, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to the Medellín Oncology Institute 3 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $850 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $420
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $90
• Scans and lab work: $340
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Araceli
We're at 6% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($82 in total) I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 3% thanks to 1 of you. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. More news soon.
- Paul Fabrice Adam 🇫🇷 · $31
- Nathan T. Frazier 🇺🇸 · $32
- Lillian Clark 🇬🇧 · $25
- Abena Portia Appiah 🇬🇭 · $25
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hope things get better soon, Araceli. Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
thinking of you and your family, Araceli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
best of luck, Araceli. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Aurangabad
Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Medellín.
Take care, Araceli. Hope you get there. God bless.
sending good thoughts, Araceli. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Rooting for you, Araceli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
rooting for you, Araceli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.
praying for you, Araceli. Get well soon!
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 9 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Pune.