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Help José through 12 rounds of treatment for prostate cancer

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

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain3,594 views
Paula W. Ibarra
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José was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March. The oncology team at Madrid Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. José is 44, worked as a taxi driver until March, 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 Madrid 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $5,750 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,550 • Scans and lab work: $980 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $220 Thank you for reading my story.

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    “Stay strong. Hope the July deadline works out. - Badagry”

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  • hope it all works out, Paula. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • hang in there. Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Dhaka.

      • Take care, Paula. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care

        • Shared this with my family. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Madrid.

          • hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

            • Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Greetings from İzmir

              • Praying for you, Paula. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                • Hope things get better soon, Paula. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

                  • Sending strength. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

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