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Help Álvaro through 4 rounds of treatment for colon cancer
Supporting Álvaro through colon cancer: medication, transport to Bakersfield Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.
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Álvaro was diagnosed with colon cancer in April. The oncology team at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Álvaro is 35, worked as a construction supervisor until April, 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 Bakersfield Regional Medical Center 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $12,400 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,250
• Scans and lab work: $1,500
• Transport to Bakersfield Regional Medical Center: $1,050
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,180
Thank you for reading my story.
- Nicolás
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Álvaro.
It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $8,250, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Stay strong, Nicolás. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Bengaluru but we're thinking of you
You're not alone, Nicolás. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Pittsburgh donated after I showed her your page.
take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.