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Help Miguel through 12 rounds of treatment for colon cancer
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Medellín University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Miguel was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at Medellín University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks.
Miguel is 42, worked as a primary school teacher until August, 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 Medellín University Hospital 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 $2,850 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $180
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,950
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $230
• Household costs while unable to work: $490
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Óscar
28% there. I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. Thank you.
Small update. $667 so far, I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.
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Good luck, Óscar. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Kyiv but we're thinking of you.
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bahir Dar.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Epe donated after I showed her your page.
Keep going, Óscar. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos
Stay strong, Óscar. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
good luck, Óscar. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Nairobi this morning. Take care.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from London