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"It's costing $40,000 a month" Galway family appealing for help for mother's cancer treatment

Galway woman, Julia McAndrew was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in Mexico, after flying th...

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14.25 19 Jul 2021


"It's costing $40,000 a month" Galway family appealing for help for mother's cancer treatment


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14.25 19 Jul 2021


Galway woman, Julia McAndrew was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in Mexico, after flying there with her family.

Sadly it has spread aggressively throughout her body. Her son, Patrick McAndrew, has set up a GoFundMe page asking for help with the financial cost of the treatment she is currently receiving in Mexico.

Patrick chatted to Andrea on Lunchtime Live.

For more info or to donate see www.supportjulia.ie

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