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Isabel's stomach cancer treatment fund

Isabel is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇪🇸 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain2,402 views

Isabel R. Castillo

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Barcelona

In January I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Barcelona Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a taxi driver until January, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Barcelona Regional Medical Center 2 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,850 • Scans and lab work: $720 • Transport to Barcelona Regional Medical Center: $770 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,260 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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Updates from Isabel

We're at 12% thanks to 18 of you. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. More news soon.
Update from Barcelona: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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