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Ricardo's stage 2 breast cancer treatment fund

8 rounds of treatment are planned at the Coyoacán Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Ricardo K. Zamora
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Coyoacán
In August I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Coyoacán Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a taxi driver until August, 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 the Coyoacán Oncology Institute 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,000 • Scans and lab work: $340 • Transport to the Coyoacán Oncology Institute: $300 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $290 • Household costs while unable to work: $370 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Ricardo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 20% thanks to 12 of you. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. We're at 47% thanks to 27 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Ricardo all day after reading this. - Boulogne-Billancourt”

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    “Hope things get better. From Durham with love.”

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  • Skylar D. SandovalAddress verified

    good luck, Ricardo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 10 people at work.

    • Prince Daniel Peprah

      Wishing you peace, Ricardo. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

      • Fitria Lestari Nugroho

        Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Mannheim.

        • Tariq Muhammad Kazmi

          Take care, Ricardo. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Fort Worth donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Fort Worth

          • Moritz Elias FuchsPhoto verified

            hope things get better soon, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

            • Tariq Farhan Malik

              Wishing you peace, Ricardo. Get well soon.

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