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Fighting kidney cancer: help Marían afford treatment in Los Angeles

Marían is facing kidney cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Silvia C. Peña
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Los Angeles
María was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at the Los Angeles Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Marían is 29, worked as a farmer until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Los Angeles Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $12,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,450 • Transport to the Los Angeles Oncology Institute: $630 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $830 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,690 Glad we found this place. - Silvia
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  • Tài Hoàng Vo

    Stay strong, Silvia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Hellen Namukasa MbwamboAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      thinking of you, Silvia. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. All the best.

      • Bijay Raju Maharjan

        Rooting for you. Wishing María a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care

        • Pavel Kirill MarchenkoPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Silvia. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

          • Sudip Sandeep Bhattarai

            Wishing you peace, Silvia. Wishing María a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Ousmane Moussa Sylla

              Stay strong, Silvia. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Negombo so I could bring a meal.

              • Donatella Patrizia Conte

                Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Los Angeles

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