
Cancer Relapse: Dominican Piano Teacher Desperately Seeks Help for Costly Treatment
Dominican Republic: Piano Teacher Battles Cancer Relapse, Seeks Public's Help Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Liliana Monegro Santos, a local piano teacher and psychologist, is facing a renewed battle against cancer. After nearly two years in remission, the disease returned two months ago with a new tumor, requiring a costly new treatment. "The new treatment has a very high cost," Santos shared in a recent video, "around eight hundred thousand pesos every three weeks for the next four weeks, and six hundred thousand pesos each week for the following four weeks." Unable to afford the treatment, Santos has launched a GoFundMe campaign and is appealing for public assistance. She has also reached out to various organizations for help but has yet to receive a response. She hopes sharing her story will reach those who can provide support. "I'm asking people to share this video to reach the right people who can help in this case," she pleaded. The video has garnered attention on social media, highlighting the challenges many face in accessing expensive medical treatments. Santos's story serves as a reminder of the need for greater accessibility to healthcare and support systems for those battling life-threatening illnesses.