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Fighting prostate cancer: help Sérgio afford treatment in Santarém

Supporting Sérgio through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Santarém Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

🇧🇷 Santarém, Pará, Brazil3,636 views
Jorge Fernando Barros
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Santarém
Sérgio was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July. The oncology team at Santarém Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Sérgio is 27, worked as a tailor until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Santarém Cancer Centre 2 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,750 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,250 • Scans and lab work: $380 • Transport to Santarém Cancer Centre: $240 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $165 • Household costs while unable to work: $715 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Updates from Jorge

  1. Thank you all. We're at 82% now ($2,251). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Santarém: we've started the first stage. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($498 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Paresh B. Desai🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Harold J. Thornton🇬🇧Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Went above and beyond

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Practical and effective help

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • William Holmberg

    Wishing you the best, Jorge. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 23 people at work.

    • Franziska Melanie Friedrich

      Hang in there, Jorge. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

      • Satomi Chihiro Kato

        I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bogotá.

        • Maciej Urbański

          Hang in there, Jorge. Shared this with my family. God bless.

          • Evelyn R. Barnes

            So sorry you're going through this, Jorge. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!

            • Mitu Jannat Karim

              praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Ikeja.

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