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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Carlos afford treatment in Madrid

Carlos is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain1,810 views
Silvia H. Quiroga
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Madrid
Carlos was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in August. The oncology team at Madrid University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Carlos is 53, worked as a shop owner until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Madrid University Hospital 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,450 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $450 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,250 • Household costs while unable to work: $750 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Silvia

  1. Small update. $1,015 so far, I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team.

  2. Update from Madrid: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Madrid: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - Bhopal”

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    “Happy to help. Been where you're, it gets better. - Brampton”

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    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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    “Blessings. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Abuja”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - Radom”

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    “Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Warri”

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    “Sending love. Been where you are, it gets better. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Coyoacán”

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    “Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Bengaluru”

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    “Take care of yourselves. From Ekurhuleni with love. - Ekurhuleni”

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  • Howard K. Acosta

    hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Ernestina Rita Appiah

      You're not alone. Wishing Carlos a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Madrid.

      • Pairoj Surachai Kongkaew

        Sending strength, Silvia. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Mardan.

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