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Help João through 6 rounds of treatment for kidney cancer
Supporting João through kidney cancer: medication, transport to São Paulo University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.
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João was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August. The oncology team at São Paulo University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
João is 31, worked as a primary school teacher until August, 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 São Paulo University Hospital 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,850
• Scans and lab work: $340
• Transport to São Paulo University Hospital: $260
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $270
• Household costs while unable to work: $580
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Mateus
3% there. I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. Thank you.
Update from São Paulo: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($173 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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Hope things get better soon. Wishing João a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Jerusalem.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Xalapa this morning. Greetings from Xalapa.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!