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Fighting prostate cancer: help Marcos afford treatment in Monterrey
Marcos is facing prostate cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In January I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at the Monterrey Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 31, I worked as a tailor until January, 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 Monterrey Oncology Institute 5 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 $1,650 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $190
• Household costs while unable to work: $730
• Transport to the Monterrey Oncology Institute: $200
• Scans and lab work: $530
Thank you so much.
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so sorry you're going through this, Marcos. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless