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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Marta afford treatment in Córdoba

Marta is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇦🇷 Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina1,476 views
Marta T. Ortiz
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Córdoba
In June I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Córdoba University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 35, I worked as a bank teller until June, 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 Córdoba University Hospital 2 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 $2,750 goes: • Transport to Córdoba University Hospital: $200 • Scans and lab work: $380 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $165 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,005 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Marta
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Marta

  1. We're at 15% thanks to 13 of you. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($131 in total) the plan for transport to Córdoba University Hospital is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Marta

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  • Kipchoge Athumani Onyango 🇰🇪 · $250

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Marta all day after reading this. - Nakuru”

  • Oranuch Lalita Promsri 🇹🇭 · $100
  • Geeta D. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Aditi W. Anand 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Farah Leila Mourad 🇲🇦 · $50
  • Sergio A. Espinoza 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Good luck. Thought of Marta all day after reading this. - Tlaquepaque”

  • Hằng Bích Vo 🇻🇳 · $39.50

    “Only $40 but hope it helps. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Rony Zahid Zaman 🇧🇩 · $30

    “Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Bogra”

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  • Alvin Lund 🇸🇪 · $15
  • Bruno A. Lozano 🇲🇽 · $10
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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

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  • Hadley Robinson

    sending good thoughts, Marta. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Istanbul this morning.

    • Adriana Francisca Silva

      Hope things get better soon, Marta. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.

      • James C. Barrett

        Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 29 people at work. Thinking of Córdoba.

        • Christian Henry Maier

          hang in there, Marta. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

          • Murat Onur Ünal

            Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care!

            • Obiageli Adaeze RajiPhoto verified

              Wishing you the best, Marta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

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