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Standing with José: prostate cancer treatment costs
6 rounds of treatment are planned at Madrid Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain2,017 views
In July I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oncology team at Madrid Regional Medical Center has planned 6 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 43, I worked as a hairdresser until July, 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 Madrid Regional Medical Center 4 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 $3,600 goes:
• Transport to Madrid Regional Medical Center: $410
• Scans and lab work: $780
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,410
I hope life is good to you.
- José
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“Hope it all works out. Hope the October deadline works out. - Bekasi”
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“Take care of yourselves. My cousin told me about this one. - Half-Way Tree”
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“You got this. Thought of José all day after reading this. - Agra”
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Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Madrid
Wishing you the best, José. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from San Miguel de Tucumán