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Fighting stomach cancer: help Miguel afford treatment in Santarém

Miguel is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇷 Santarém, Pará, Brazil1,880 views
Miguel Marcelo Rezende
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Santarém
In November I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Santarém Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a bank teller until November, 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 Santarém 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 $3,100 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $710 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,450 • Scans and lab work: $550 • Transport to the Santarém Oncology Institute: $390 Thank you so much. - Miguel
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Updates from Miguel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($887 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $464 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($220). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Miguel all day after reading this. - Ottawa”

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  • Kaylee E. WilliamsQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Miguel.

    • Ping Gang Cui

      Take care, Miguel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Tokyo this morning.

      • Tanvir Rafiq RahmanQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Santarém

        • Miguel Marcelo RezendeOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Santarém I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

      • Njeri Fatuma Tembo

        You're not alone. Wishing Miguel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

        • Jocelyn Santos

          So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Miguel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Santarém.

          • Shirin Mim Chowdhury

            Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 10 people at work. Blessings.

            • Daniel Marcos Correia

              stay strong, Miguel. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Regensburg this morning!

              • Angelica B. Santos

                Thanks for sharing this, Miguel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

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