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Standing with Leonardo: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Ciudad de México Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,822 views
Leonardo N. Guzmán
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Ciudad de México
In July I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Ciudad de México Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Ciudad de México Cancer Centre 2 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,550 goes: • Transport to Ciudad de México Cancer Centre: $280 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,145 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Leonardo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($746). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Ciudad de México: I made the first payment toward transport to Ciudad de México Cancer Centre. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $240 raised so far (9%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Monica Ginevra Testa

    Sending strength. Hope you get there. Thinking of Ciudad de México

    • Fatma Kübra BayramQuestion

      Is transport to Ciudad de México Cancer Centre the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Leonardo N. GuzmánOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is transport to Ciudad de México Cancer Centre, $280. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

    • Seema R. Sood

      Hope you get there. After 9 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Vivian A. Williams

        Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Mombasa

        • Bin Zhu

          Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

          • Victor Chukwuemeka Ibrahim

            Sending good thoughts, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

            • Sajib Shafiq AliID verified

              Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Dnipro so I could bring a meal

              • Karim Karim Khatun

                Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                • Sachin K. Patel

                  Rooting for you, Leonardo. Looking forward to the next update!

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