Elainne Carrasco Santana seeks $70,000 for eye tumor treatment

Elainne Carrasco Santana, a 23-year-old woman from the Dominican Republic, is seeking financial assistance to treat a tumor discovered in her left eye during a routine checkup. While medical studies indicate the condition was identified early and has not spread, the cost of surgery and medication is estimated at approximately $70,000.

Her family is facing significant economic hardship, as both parents have been unemployed for five months. Beyond the immediate surgical costs, the treatment requires long-term follow-up care in Philadelphia, United States, involving consultations every four months for two years. The family also noted that Carrasco Santana does not yet possess the necessary visa for these required medical trips.