March 11, 2016
Edgar, a 41-year-old father from Guatemala, is the sole provider for his wife and three young daughters.
“Edgar had a basketball-sized tumor on his liver which was removed in 2007,” explains our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK). “Although the surgery was extremely successful–they were able to remove 95% of the tumor–he needs chemotherapy to ensure that the 5% that is left is shrunken and does not return again.” Edgar has been struggling to support his family with his current health condition.
$1,430 in funding will supply Edgar with the chemotherapy treatment he needs.
“Treatment will allow Edgar to finally enter remission and reduce the chance that his tumor will return a third time,” explains WK. “This will give him a greater chance of being able to work and support his family, which would ensure that his daughters can continue school.”
“I just want to be there for my family, to provide for them,” Edgar shares.
Edgar, a 41-year-old father from Guatemala, is the sole provider for his wife and three young daughters.
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May 5, 2016
Edgar received chemotherapy to treat liver cancer.
“I am more hopeful now that I will come out of this. I hope to spend more time with my family,” shares Edgar.
“Edgar’s oncologist says that his cancer is responding well to the chemotherapy. His doctor does not think any more sessions are needed, indicating that Edgar’s cancer is nearly gone,” reports our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq. “Although he often feels sick, and is losing his hair, he is happy to have the support of his family as well as our patient navigators.”
Edgar is eager to return to work after recovering from chemotherapy in order to support his daughters with their school fees.
"I am more hopeful now that I will come out of this. I hope to spend more time with my family," shares Edgar.
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