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Mercedes's cervical cancer treatment fund
Mercedes is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇪🇸 Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain1,281 views
In July I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Tarragona Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 35, I worked as a nurse until July, 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 Tarragona Regional Medical Center 4 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 $2,750 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $540
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,000
• Transport to Tarragona Regional Medical Center: $260
• Scans and lab work: $950
Thank you so much.
- Mercedes
Updates from Mercedes
We're at 27% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Sylhet
Thinking of you, Mercedes. Looking forward to the next update.
Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Port Harcourt.
Stay strong, Mercedes. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Cologne