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Ximena's stage 2 breast cancer treatment fund
Ximena is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Ximena was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in September. The oncology team at Bogotá Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Ximena is 52, worked as a primary school teacher until September, 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 Bogotá Regional Medical Center 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 $2,850 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $160
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,250
• Household costs while unable to work: $440
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Graciela
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I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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Take care, Graciela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless!
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Ximena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Best of luck, Graciela. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Gazipur.
Sending strength, Graciela. Hope you get there
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Aurangabad but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
You're not alone, Graciela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 26 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.