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Fighting colon cancer: help Luis afford treatment in Madrid
12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Madrid Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Madrid Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a nurse 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 Madrid Oncology Institute 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 $7,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,650
• Scans and lab work: $680
• Transport to the Madrid Oncology Institute: $640
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $520
• Household costs while unable to work: $710
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Luis
Quick update: $3,774 raised so far (52%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Brigitte Dumont 🇫🇷 · $50
- Janet Quartey 🇬🇭 · $26.50
- Fernanda Alves 🇧🇷 · $25
- Giorgio Morelli 🇮🇹 · $25
- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $100
- Gbenga Obinna Mba 🇳🇬 · $50
- Dylan S. Grant 🇬🇧 · $10
“Thought of Luis all day after reading this. - Manchester”
- Comfort Ifeoma Olawale 🇳🇬 · $10
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Supaporn Saetang 🇹🇭 · $75
“You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Nakhon Ratchasima”
- Erlangga Agus Sihombing 🇮🇩 · $15
- Emilia W. Lopez 🇬🇧 · $20
- Teresita E. Salazar 🇵🇭 · $10
- Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $50
- Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $15
- Lerato R. Isaacs 🇿🇦 · $100
- Ángel D. Muñoz 🇨🇴 · $10
- Hesti Elsa Santoso 🇮🇩 · $10
- Burak Deniz Aydoğan 🇹🇷 · $100
“You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Gaziantep”
- Binod Ram Basnet 🇳🇵 · $10
“God bless. My sister told me about this one. - Dharan”
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Praying for you, Luis. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Luis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Madrid.
Sending good thoughts, Luis. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 29 people at work. Greetings from Agra
hope the doctors have good news. After 30 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Daegu
Rooting for you, Luis. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.