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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Nicolás afford treatment in Ciudad de México
Nicolás is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico3,839 views
Nicolás was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Ciudad de México University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks.
Nicolás is 26, worked as a taxi driver 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 Ciudad de México University Hospital 2 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 $3,500 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,050
• Scans and lab work: $390
• Transport to Ciudad de México University Hospital: $270
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $240
• Household costs while unable to work: $550
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Mariana
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Thanks for sharing this, Mariana. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.
rooting for you, Mariana. Shared this with my family. Love from San Francisco.
Stay strong. Wishing Nicolás a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Birmingham
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nicolás
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $2,050.
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Nicolás a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
wishing you the best, Mariana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Düsseldorf!
Stay strong, Mariana. Your post was clear and honest.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!
Praying for you, Mariana. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Accra donated after I showed her your page.