Mi nombre es María Graciela Alzuru, y hoy recurro a ustedes en uno de los momentos más difíciles de mi vida. En 2025 me diagnosticaron carcinoma ductal invasivo multifocal, un tipo de cáncer de mama. Me sometí a una mastectomía radical modificada, con extracción de ganglios linfáticos, seguida de varios meses de quimioterapia. Como describió mi médico:

“Carcinoma ductal invasivo… estadio patológico II… tratado con mastectomía radical modificada y quimioterapia basada en AC/T, bien tolerada.”

Pensé que lo peor había quedado atrás. Sin embargo, en mis estudios de seguimiento recientes aparecieron nuevas preocupaciones. Mi médico encontró tejido mamario residual con numerosas microcalcificaciones pleomórficas, que representan un riesgo si no se tratan. Según su recomendación, es necesario operar nuevamente y retirar todo el tejido restante.

Esto significa que debo someterme a otra cirugía, y existe la posibilidad de que mi complejo pezón‑areola no sobreviva al procedimiento y deba ser removido si se vuelve necrótico. Es una situación emocional y físicamente abrumadora, pero médicamente indispensable.

Lamentablemente, la carga financiera del tratamiento continuo contra el cáncer es más de lo que puedo afrontar sola. Entre cirugías previas, quimioterapia, estudios, medicamentos y ahora esta nueva intervención, los costos se han vuelto imposibles de cubrir sin ayuda.

Cómo se utilizarán los fondos:

Agradezco profundamente cualquier apoyo que puedan brindarme —ya sea una donación o compartir mi historia— mientras continúo luchando por mi salud y mi vida.

My name is María Graciela Alzuru, and today I’m asking for help during one of the most difficult moments of my life. In 2025, I was diagnosed with multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma, a form of breast cancer. I underwent a radical modified mastectomy, including removal of lymph nodes, followed by months of chemotherapy. As my doctor wrote, I had "Invasive ductal carcinoma… Pathological stage II… treated with a modified radical mastectomy… followed by AC/T‑based chemotherapy, which was well tolerated.”

After finishing treatment, I hoped the hardest part was behind me. But during my recent follow‑up studies, new concerns appeared. My doctor found remaining breast tissue with numerous pleomorphic microcalcifications, which could pose a risk if left untreated. As he explained, “these microcalcifications must be removed… it will be necessary to operate again and remove the remaining breast tissue.”

This means I now need another surgery to remove the remaining tissue. There is also a possibility that my nipple‑areola complex may not survive the procedure, and may need to be removed if it becomes necrotic. This is emotionally and physically overwhelming, but medically necessary.

Unfortunately, the financial burden of ongoing cancer care is more than I can manage alone. Between previous treatments, follow‑ups, imaging, medications, and now another surgery, the costs have become impossible to cover without support.

What the funds will help cover:

Surgical fees for the upcoming re‑intervention

Hospital and recovery costs

Post‑operative care and medications

Follow‑up imaging and consultations

Transportation and basic living expenses during recovery

Every contribution — no matter the size — brings me closer to completing this essential surgery and moving forward with my life. If you’re unable to donate, sharing my story means just as much.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with me during this fight. Your support gives me strength and hope.

With gratitude,

María Graciela