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Fighting cervical cancer: help Patricia afford treatment in Madrid
Patricia is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain1,722 views
In July I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Madrid Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 27, I worked as a bakery worker until July, 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 Madrid Oncology Institute 2 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 $4,750 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,450
• Scans and lab work: $500
• Transport to the Madrid Oncology Institute: $590
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $450
• Household costs while unable to work: $760
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Patricia
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“All the best. Thought of Patricia all day after reading this. - Paris”
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Zapopan but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Madrid.
Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Madrid.
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Moscow donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Kadıköy
Sending strength, Patricia. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Madrid.
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Madrid
You're not alone, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Patricia. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Allentown
wishing you the best, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Melbourne
Keep going, Patricia. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Pokhara
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Adama but we're thinking of you
sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier
Hope it all works out, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
rooting for you, Patricia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Brasília.
Wishing you the best, Patricia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Cebu City but we're thinking of you.
Praying for you, Patricia. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Madrid.
Sending strength, Patricia. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Madrid.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Greetings from Lagos.
Hope it all works out, Patricia. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Riverside donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Madrid.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Madrid
Take care, Patricia. Hope the doctors have good news.
good luck, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless
You're not alone, Patricia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Caruaru.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 3 people at work. Love from Nagpur
Sending love, Patricia. Shared this with my family
Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Madrid.