**Mother Seeks Government Assistance for Daughter’s Chemotherapy Treatment**
Martha Rodríguez Galindo, a resident of Tijuana, is desperately reaching out to federal authorities for help in securing funds for her daughter’s chemotherapy treatments. Her daughter, María Esther Rodríguez, has been battling cancer but halted treatments a year ago after losing her medical coverage with the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) following the tragic death of Martha’s grandson, who was her primary insurance holder.
Martha explained that María was receiving much-needed chemotherapy but stopped when her two sons lost their lives, which resulted in the termination of her insurance. One of her grandsons had been employed at Prime Wheel, a location tied to a couple of unfortunate events, including the disappearance of Servando Cervantes and the death of Eduardo Ortiz in work-related incidents.
The family tragedy unfolded in the Castillo neighborhood one Sunday when María’s grandsons, who were unfamiliar with the area, visited each other. Both were killed that day.
In August, María visited Tijuana General Hospital (HGT) seeking medical assistance for her cancer treatment, only to be given an appointment for December. Martha attempted to reach out to the President of Mexico during a visit in hopes of receiving aid, as the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, had not responded to her pleas for help. María, who relies on a feeding tube because of her stomach cancer, is in urgent need of support.
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**Secondary Article: Fundraising Efforts Aim to Support Cancer Treatment for Children**
In light of challenges faced by cancer patients in accessing medical treatments, the board of trustees at Tijuana General Hospital is launching an initiative to raise funds dedicated to covering medical expenses for children with cancer. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap for families who struggle with the financial burdens of long-term treatments. The board hopes to draw community involvement and donations to help ensure that these young patients receive the care they desperately need without delay.
Meanwhile, across the country, breast cancer survivors continue to face obstacles in receiving reconstructive surgery due to insufficient support. Despite needing this critical follow-up care, many survivors are left without options as resources remain limited.
These pressing issues highlight a growing need for systemic changes in healthcare policies and stronger financial backing to support all cancer patients in their fight against the disease.