Laura Hernández arrives in Germany for chemotherapy treatment
The Puerto Rican communicator shared a video from a hospital in Germany on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, saying she is nervous but ready to begin the first of four localized chemotherapy cycles for stage 3 cancer.
The short version
- Metro Puerto Rico reported that Hernández is already installed in the hospital and will receive her first chemotherapy on Friday, Oct. 16
- Primera Hora reported she clarified the treatment is localized chemotherapy directed at the tumor, not alternative medicine, and will be followed by blood tests and studies
- El Vocero and Metro Puerto Rico both reported the "Todos por Laura" campaign aims to raise $180,000 to cover four cycles of treatment over about 90 days
- Hernández told followers she is in good hands despite not understanding everything said in German and thanked the public for support
Arrival and treatment start
Puerto Rican communicator Laura Hernández has arrived at a hospital in Germany and is preparing to begin chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 cancer. Metro Puerto Rico reported that in a video shared on social media on Thursday, Oct. 15, she said she is nervous but hopeful while waiting for blood tests and other pre-procedure studies. She is scheduled to receive the first of four cycles on Friday.
Hernández described the facility as simple, clean and modern with wonderful staff, according to Primera Hora. She joked that she does not understand what the German-speaking medical team tells her but feels she is in good hands. She added that the chemotherapy is localized toward the tumor area and will not require radiation or generalized chemotherapy, though some medication will circulate in her body and may cause side effects that doctors will manage.
What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Estoy muy nerviosa, pero ya estoy aquí
Our translation: I am very nervous, but I am already here
The source's own statement, as quoted by Metro Puerto Rico. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Campaign and previous statements
The "Todos por Laura" campaign, launched by family, friends and entertainment figures, seeks to raise $180,000 to cover the four treatment cycles, medications, travel, lodging and follow-up care over approximately 90 days. Metro Puerto Rico reported that Hernández departed for Germany on Tuesday, Oct. 13, after her diagnosis became public on Oct. 8 through a call for support by presenter Angelique Burgos.
El Vocero reported that in an earlier social media message, Hernández said she was leaving with fear but also full of hope, and wrote that "El cáncer no es el final de mi historia. Aún falta mucho por contar." She thanked supporters for messages, prayers and financial contributions while she processes the changes in her life.
Where the sources differ
All four sources agree that Laura Hernández has stage 3 cancer, is receiving four cycles of localized chemotherapy in Germany, and that the "Todos por Laura" campaign aims to raise $180,000 for treatment lasting about 90 days. Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora provide the most detail on the Thursday hospital video, including her clarification that the treatment is not alternative medicine. El Vocero and the earlier Metro Puerto Rico article focus on her Tuesday departure message and the phrase "El cáncer no es el final de mi historia." Primera Hora dates the public announcement of her diagnosis to Oct. 8 while Metro Puerto Rico places the initial public call on that Thursday.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify the exact type of cancer or its location, the name of the German hospital or clinic, the precise cost of each cycle beyond the overall $180,000 goal, or any medical details about expected success rates or long-term prognosis. They also do not indicate how much money has been raised so far through the campaign or what follow-up care will occur after the 90 days.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Reporting “Estoy muy nerviosa, pero ya estoy aquí”: Laura Hernández se prepara para comenzar quimioterapia
- Reporting Laura Hernández parte hacia Alemania para recibir tratamiento contra el cáncer
- Reporting Laura Hernández revela detalles del tratamiento contra el cáncer que comenzará en Alemania
- Reporting "El cáncer no es el final de mi historia": Laura Hernández parte a Alemania para recibir tratamiento
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico, Primera Hora and El Vocero all reported on Hernández's messages and the fundraising campaign. Details about the localized nature of the chemotherapy and her hospital experience rest primarily on the Thursday video covered by Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora, while the departure message and exact campaign goal of $180,000 appear across multiple outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.