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Standing with Laura: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Rodrigo Urbina
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Los Angeles
Laura was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Laura is 46, worked as a bus conductor until August, 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 Los Angeles 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $880 • Transport to Los Angeles Regional Medical Center: $1,200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $790 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,130 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Laura.

      • Rodrigo UrbinaOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($5,500) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

      • Wishing Laura a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

        • Take care, Rodrigo. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

          • good luck, Rodrigo. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Patna

            • take care, Rodrigo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Los Angeles.

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