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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Caio afford treatment in São Paulo
Supporting Caio through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to the São Paulo Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.
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In May I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at the São Paulo Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, I worked as a bank teller until May, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to the São Paulo Oncology Institute 5 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,700
• Scans and lab work: $420
• Transport to the São Paulo Oncology Institute: $230
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $230
• Household costs while unable to work: $620
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Caio
Updates from Caio
We're at 19% thanks to 16 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Small update. $474 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Get well soon. Greetings from Kochi
Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Take care.
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Cape Town
Thinking of you and your family, Caio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours
sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Tuxtla Gutiérrez!
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.