Standing with Laura: thyroid cancer treatment costs

Laura was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in August. The oncology team at Bogotá University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Laura is 50, 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 Bogotá University Hospital 3 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 $2,850 goes: • Scans and lab work: $230 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,950 • Household costs while unable to work: $420 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $250 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Iván