Hi, my name is Karmen Biasbas and I created this gofundme for my auntie in the Philippines who recently got diagnosed with Lung Cancer Stage 4b. Here is a message from her:

I am Cecilia Merluza and I am asking for your kind help. I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer stage 4b. I would like to ask for your help in raising funds for my lung cancer treatments as it is well beyond our means.

I don't have work for I am the caretaker of my grandson that has spectrum autism. Her mother is working full time so she can provide for him. My eldest is working full time to provide for our living expenses and my middle child is also full time working but just enough for his own family. This has become very difficult for us.

I will be forever thankful for anyone who will support and help me. Thank you very much.

I am attaching here the quotation for my cancer treatment. I am also listing the cost down here. These are in Philippine Pesos but I also included the total in US Dollars.

Php 1,400,000 - Treatment Protocol (USD 24,623.39)

Any amount will go a long way. Thank you very much for all your help.

Sincerely,

Cecilia Merluza