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Standing with Dolores: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

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

🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia1,418 views

Bruno F. Peña

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Bogotá

Dolores was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in May. The oncology team at the Bogotá Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Dolores is 50, worked as a primary school teacher until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Bogotá Oncology Institute 2 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $370 • Transport to the Bogotá Oncology Institute: $220 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140 • Household costs while unable to work: $170 Glad we found this place. - Bruno

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