By Carolina Cristiani | Commercial Manager
48% of the cases treated in the program are leukemias, whose treatment can last up to two and a half years.
This proposal seeks to fund specialized medical consultations, which are essential for diagnosis and follow-up, and are provided by the only pediatric oncologists in the country.
Each consultation represents:
- Clinical diagnosis and evaluation of test results
- Prescription of chometherapy and supportive medications
- Review of imaging studies
- Comprehensive care
- Emotional suppor and direct communication with the family
This is Samantha, and her story:
Carol Vásquez, Samantha’s mother, shares her experience navigating her daughter’s cancer journey. Samantha was diagnosed two years ago with a Wilms tumor in her right kidney and has recently had to restart treatment due to a relapse detected in her lungs.
Samantha’s initial symptoms included pink-colored urine, which led doctors to believe she had a urinary tract infection. After completing antibiotic treatment with no improvement, she was taken to a private hospital, where an ultrasound and CT scan were performed. The results were concerning, and the family decided to transfer her to the Benjamín Bloom National Children’s Hospital to continue her care.
When the diagnosis was confirmed, Samantha’s mother recalls being in shock and finding it very difficult to accept the news. However, she is grateful for the swift response of the medical team, who immediately performed surgery and began chemotherapy shortly afterward.
In November 2025, during a follow-up CT scan, doctors detected spots in Samantha’s lungs, requiring them to resume treatment with stronger medications to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
For Samantha’s family, receiving treatment at the Medical Center of Fundación Ayúdame a Vivir has been a true blessing. They recognize that their journey would have been very different without access to the necessary medications and the comprehensive care provided.
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