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Mónica's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a benign brain tumor, Mónica was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Rafael A. García
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Scranton
Mónica was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Scranton University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,300, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Scranton University Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mónica struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Mónica won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $2,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,700 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 Thanks for being kind about this. - Rafael
due date
2026-12-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Rafael

  1. We're at 25% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $398 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. 7% there. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Odette Jade Pierre

    thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

    • Dumisani P. Abrahams

      Looking forward to the next update. Love from Ibadan.

      • Michelle Mercado

        Shared this with my family. Blessings!

        • Viktor KuzmenkoID verifiedVerified organization

          Hope things get better soon, Rafael. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Nagpur.

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