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Surgery fund for Cristina: laparoscopic cyst removal in Alcalá de Henares

Cristina needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Catherine Hospital and the family is $3,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain3,066 views
Cristina A. Álvarez
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Alcalá de Henares
In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,550 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,000 • Travel and lodging for the family: $175 • Physiotherapy sessions: $325 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Cristina
due date
2024-08-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    “Every little bit. Thought of Cristina all day after reading this. - Cairo”

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    “My mother told me about this one. - Cape Town”

  • Sawsan Iman Shaker 🇪🇬 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Cristina all day after reading this. - Shubra”

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $15

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Cristina all day after reading this.”

  • Débora Cláudia Nunes 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Szymon Kowalski 🇵🇱 · $30

    “Every little bit. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Warsaw”

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  • Nadia Khadija Hegazy🇪🇬Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Emily K. Stephens🇺🇸Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Grace P. Hart🇬🇧Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Cherry D. Pangilinan🇵🇭Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Madhu P. Goyal

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from London.

    • Mauricio G. Flores

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

      • Sameer A. Mehta

        Hope it all works out, Cristina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Peshawar

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