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Ximena's a rare sarcoma treatment fund

6 rounds of treatment are planned at San Cristóbal de las Casas University Hospital; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Ximena J. Santos
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San Cristóbal de las Casas
In July I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at San Cristóbal de las Casas University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas University Hospital 5 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 $2,300 goes: • Transport to San Cristóbal de las Casas University Hospital: $195 • Household costs while unable to work: $570 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,450 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Ximena

  1. Quick update: $1,235 raised so far (54%). the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($805). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport to San Cristóbal de las Casas University Hospital is now scheduled.

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  • Mariana Vanessa Costa

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Cristóbal de las Casas

    • Kulap IntharatPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Koji Yamashita

        Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

        • Manfred Müller

          Rooting for you, Ximena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

          • Aldo Fontana

            Wishing you the best, Ximena. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Breda

            • Kayode Sani UbaPhoto verified

              stay strong, Ximena. Hope you get there

              • Lourdes N. Sánchez

                Take care, Ximena. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                • Leon Patrick Schneider

                  Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

                  $2,462.50 raised of $2,300

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