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Help Araceli through 10 rounds of treatment for cervical cancer

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Medellín Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia1,497 views
Eduardo D. Tapia
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Medellín
Araceli was diagnosed with cervical cancer in June. The oncology team at Medellín Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Araceli is 37, worked as a construction supervisor until June, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Medellín Regional Medical Center 4 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,700 • Scans and lab work: $430 • Transport to Medellín Regional Medical Center: $280 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65 • Household costs while unable to work: $375 With deep gratitude, Eduardo
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Updates from Eduardo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($470). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Arturo K. Campos

    You're not alone, Eduardo. Get well soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Tampa.

    • Matilde CattaneoAddress verified

      Sending love, Eduardo. Wishing Araceli a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Durban this morning. Take care

      • Wayne A. MazibukoID verified

        Hope things get better soon, Eduardo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Medellín

        • Anushka S. SawantID verified

          thanks for sharing this, Eduardo. Hope this works out for you.

          • Madhavan J. Nambiar

            Rooting for you, Eduardo. This could happen to any of us. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

            • Tuhin Sumon SahaID verified

              get well soon. Thinking of Medellín.

              • Suresh K. Awasthi

                Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                • Jyoti G. Chopra

                  Wishing you peace, Eduardo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                  • Natalia L. NúñezPhoto verified

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Jaffna so I could bring a meal.

                    • Arif Tareq Mondal

                      hang in there, Eduardo. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings

                      • Isabelle Romane Maillard

                        Sending good thoughts, Eduardo. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                        • Mansi M. Joshi

                          Sending strength, Eduardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                          • Hậu Quang Duong

                            rooting for you, Eduardo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

                            • Leonardo N. Chen

                              Take care, Eduardo. Get well soon. Take care.

                              • Apurva K. Phadke

                                so sorry you're going through this, Eduardo. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

                                • Bayu Imam SiregarAddress verified

                                  Praying for you, Eduardo. Your post was clear and honest. God bless!

                                  • Jameson M. Burke

                                    Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Medellín.

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