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Standing with Graciela: colon cancer treatment costs

Graciela is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain4,146 views
Laura L. Luna
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Madrid
Graciela was diagnosed with colon cancer in July. The oncology team at Madrid Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Graciela is 37, worked as a taxi driver until July, 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 Madrid Regional Medical Center 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 $8,200 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $970 • Transport to Madrid Regional Medical Center: $730 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $310 • Household costs while unable to work: $690 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Laura

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,820 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,232 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Manoj F. Mehra

    Rooting for you. Wishing Graciela a smooth procedure and a full recovery

    • Sabine Lena Beck

      Thinking of you and your family, Laura. Wishing Graciela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

      • Ezekiel F. Davis

        rooting for you, Laura. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted.

        • Osama Ahmed Metwally

          Sending strength, Laura. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Madrid.

          • Lubna Rima Benali

            get well soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too

            • Satoshi Isamu Yamaguchi

              hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

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