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Standing with Mónica: stomach cancer treatment costs
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Ciudad de México University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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In August I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Ciudad de México University Hospital has planned 10 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 26, I worked as a bank teller until August, 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 University Hospital 3 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 $2,050 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $820
• Scans and lab work: $390
• Transport to Ciudad de México University Hospital: $260
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145
• Household costs while unable to work: $435
Thank you for reading my story.
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Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Lapu-Lapu this morning. All the best.
keep going, Mónica. Hope you get there. Love from Jakarta Barat.
Wishing you the best, Mónica. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.
wishing Mónica a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
keep going, Mónica. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Fort Collins.