Local Latino music legend José Carrera fights for his life - Minneapolis - St. Paul

With soft-spoken intensity, local Latino musician José Carrera has touched the lives of many Minnesotans through the rhythms of his music and as a multicultural consultant and activist. Today, he is fighting one of the biggest challenges of his life.

In 2002, Carrera was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma, an aggressive cancer manifested as a tumor of the supportive tissue of the brain. Through surgery and radiation, Carrera went into remission for five years. Although he has health insurance, his medical expenses exceeded his coverage—leaving him over $79,000 in debt. Through the help of friends, family and donations, he succeeded in paying off the balance and resuming his normal life. “*

*From: http://www.tcdailyplanet.net
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