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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Manuel afford treatment in Ciudad de México

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Ciudad de México University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Manuel A. Castillo
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Ciudad de México
In March I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Ciudad de México University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 42, I worked as a hairdresser until March, 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 Ciudad de México University Hospital 4 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,750 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Transport to Ciudad de México University Hospital: $200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $270 • Household costs while unable to work: $820 If you're reading this, thank you. - Manuel
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Updates from Manuel

  1. Small update. $2,989 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $1,712 so far, the plan for transport to Ciudad de México University Hospital is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 22% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Luana Rafaela Albuquerque

    You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

    • Titilayo Kemi Hassan

      Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. After 16 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Ciudad de México

      • Samantha M. Cole

        Wishing Manuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

        • Tarun H. Mehra

          Rooting for you. Wishing Manuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

          • Ximena F. Acosta

            Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Laredo this morning. All the best.

            • Robert Ayala

              Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

              • Tomás D. SantosID verified

                Rooting for you, Manuel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up

                • Valentina M. Walker

                  Sending love, Manuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

                  • Yusuf Eko Effendi

                    Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Lucknow.

                    • Brandon A. PayneID verified

                      this could happen to any of us. Love from Tarragona.

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