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Standing with Roberto: kidney cancer treatment costs
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Madrid Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, SpainPosted Oct 1, 20265,895 views
In August I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at the Madrid Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a taxi driver 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 the Madrid Oncology Institute 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $7,950 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,650
• Scans and lab work: $830
• Transport to the Madrid Oncology Institute: $570
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $510
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,390
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Roberto
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Wishing you the best, Roberto. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Take care, Roberto. Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Kelowna so I could bring a meal.