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Fighting prostate cancer: help Tomás afford treatment in Iztapalapa

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Iztapalapa University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico3,534 views
Rocío R. Lozano
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Iztapalapa
Tomás was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August. The oncology team at Iztapalapa University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Tomás is 49, worked as a primary school teacher 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 Iztapalapa University Hospital 5 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 $2,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,000 • Household costs while unable to work: $520 • Scans and lab work: $430 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Rocío

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,363 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Iztapalapa: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($660 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Tomás all day after reading this. - Mansoura”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Tomás all day after reading this. - Mombasa”

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  • Ganesh F. JadhavID verified

    Sending strength, Rocío. Gave what I could, wish it was more

    • Thiện Tieu

      Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Bhaktapur.

      • Salman Arslan Hashmi

        Hang in there, Rocío. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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