Leo’s Story

Site created on October 21, 2018

Thank you for visiting Leo's CaringBridge website and checking up on Leo! We are using this site to post updates and generate support for our beloved Leo, who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. Leo is one of those very rare people who is loved immediately by everyone he meets. He's a the most easy person to be around - fun, laid-back, kind, and loving are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind when you think of Leo,

It was only 10 months ago that Leo moved back to the United States after living in Guatemala for 11 years with his parents. He has been working as a contractor (a job that he loves!), but only has temporary health insurance, which doesn't cover much. He probably won't be able to work through treatment. And, because he is a contract employee, he doesn't qualify for disability. Any funds you donate would go to pay for Leo's medical bills - surgery, tests, medicine and chemotherapy regimen. If you can't donate, please send many, many prayers. He also likes texts or memes of encouragement!!  Que Dios los bendiga.

(Tribute donations to CaringBridge are meant to support CaringBridge as a nonprofit website while donations to GoFundMe will go to Leo. Please make sure to use the GoFundMe link to donate. Caring Bridge cannot redirect Tribute donations to Leo's GoFundMe campaign).



Newest Update

Journal entry by Elias Monterroso

Hi Friends & Family,

Leo completed his first week of round 1 like a champ!

He's receiving a BEP regimen which is broken down in three week cycles. The first week of every cycle is Mon- Fri for 7 hours (daily), the subsequent weeks are just Mondays for 3 hours of infusion. Symptoms have been unpleasant but manageable as we continue to get creative with meals. 

Round 1 is scheduled to end November 19. We will keep you all posted.

Much love and endless thanks for the continued prayers and support :)
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