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Standing with María: multiple myeloma treatment costs

6 rounds of treatment are planned at San Jose University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Julián F. Contreras
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San Jose
María was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in February. The oncology team at San Jose University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in May. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Marían is 38, worked as a bus conductor until February, 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 San Jose University Hospital 5 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 $8,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $590 • Transport to San Jose University Hospital: $950 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,370 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Julián
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Julián

  1. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($4,249). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,233 in total) I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $1,101 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Elena J. CamposPhoto verified

    Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

    • Vino Lukman Mahendra

      Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Coimbatore.

      • Sayali H. Dave

        You're not alone, Julián. This could happen to any of us. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless.

        • Alberto K. Medina

          Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care

          • Alejandra E. Gómez

            Sending strength, Julián. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

            • Konstantinos Georgiou

              Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless!

              • Fitria Sinta Wibowo

                Hope things get better soon, Julián. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care

                • Marisol M. Cabrera

                  I hope things turn around soon. Love from Tijuana.

                  • Hamza Omer Syed

                    Thinking of you and your family. Wishing María a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Kakamega this morning. God bless.

                    • Carol R. Lambert

                      Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Haarlem so I could bring a meal. Love from Madrid.

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