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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Gustavo afford treatment in San Sebastián

Supporting Gustavo through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to the San Sebastián Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

🇪🇸 San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain1,872 views
Susana L. Rodríguez
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San Sebastián
Gustavo was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in November. The oncology team at the San Sebastián Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Gustavo is 44, worked as a nurse until November, 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 the San Sebastián Oncology Institute 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 $2,250 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Transport to the San Sebastián Oncology Institute: $590 • Household costs while unable to work: $560 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Susana

  1. Quick update: $1,050 raised so far (47%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $473 so far, I made the first payment toward transport to the San Sebastián Oncology Institute.

  3. Update from San Sebastián: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Giorgia D'Amico

    So sorry you're going through this, Susana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Niterói.

    • Martine Inès Blanc

      so sorry you're going through this, Susana. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Samir Faisal Said

        best of luck. Shared this with my family. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

        • Oksana Yulia BaranovPhoto verified

          sending strength. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Bang Khen so I could bring a meal.

          • Megan S. Joseph

            Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

            $1,251 raised of $2,250

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