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Soledad's stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Huntsville Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Huntsville, Alabama, United States7,689 views
Soledad Rosa Gutiérrez
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Huntsville
In August I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Huntsville Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 51, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Huntsville Cancer Centre 3 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 $11,000 goes: • Transport to Huntsville Cancer Centre: $460 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,500 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,040 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Soledad

  1. Small update. $4,731 so far, the plan for transport to Huntsville Cancer Centre is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 76 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($1,396). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Danuta Julia Zalewski

    wishing you peace, Soledad. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

    • Bezawit Mulu Yilma

      Sending love, Soledad. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

      • Andrés L. GalindoID verified

        best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Kinondoni.

        • Girish J. ThakkarQuestion

          Is transport to Huntsville Cancer Centre the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Harold E. Lawrence

            Shared this with my family. Thinking of Huntsville.

            • Grayson G. Jensen

              praying for you, Soledad. Wishing Soledad a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Kolkata this morning!

              • Ram Laxman Adhikari

                Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal.

                • Luke K. Diaz

                  Wishing you peace, Soledad. 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!

                  • Galina Oksana Moroz

                    Hang in there, Soledad. Hope you get there. Thinking of Huntsville.

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