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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Samuel afford treatment in Campinas

Samuel is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇷 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil3,564 views
Samuel Eduardo Nunes
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Campinas
In July I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Campinas Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a taxi driver until July, 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 Campinas 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,600 • Scans and lab work: $510 • Transport to the Campinas Oncology Institute: $190 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $290 • Household costs while unable to work: $410 Every share and every dollar helps. - Samuel
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Samuel

  1. Small update. $2,128 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $835 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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3.5(2 reviews)

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  • Paola Martina Lombardi🇮🇹Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Lanre Rotimi Ajayi🇳🇬Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    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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  • Daniela R. Villalobos

    Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Soweto so I could bring a meal. Take care.

    • Santiago H. García

      hope things get better soon, Samuel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Cebu City.

      • Amal Dina Jaber

        so sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

        • Vishal E. Mehra

          you're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

          • Lipi Rima Bhuiyan

            Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Campinas.

            • Onyango Waweru Tembo

              wishing you the best, Samuel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

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