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Santiago's family's struggle for high-cost medication

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A family in Santiago, Dominican Republic, is reporting a significant delay in receiving high-cost medication essential for the treatment of stage IV cancer. The patient's family states they have been waiting for the life-saving treatment since May 21, 2025, marking a period of fifteen months without access to the necessary therapy.

The family reports that their repeated inquiries to authorities have been met with consistent responses of being placed on a waiting list. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by patients requiring high-cost medications for critical health conditions, as the family continues to advocate for the provision of the treatment required for the patient's cancer remission.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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