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Help Rubén through 6 rounds of treatment for cervical cancer
6 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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Rubén was diagnosed with cervical cancer in September. The oncology team at Medellín University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Rubén is 30, worked as a taxi driver until September, 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.
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: $2,450
• Household costs while unable to work: $210
• Transport to Medellín University Hospital: $190
Thanks for reading all this.
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Hope things get better soon, Teresa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Teresa. Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Mississauga but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mississauga.