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Help me through 12 rounds of treatment for multiple myeloma

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Santos University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Flรกvio Sampaio
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In September I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at Santos University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a shop owner until September, 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 Santos University Hospital 4 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 $3,450 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,000 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $430 โ€ข Transport to Santos University Hospital: $340 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $200 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $480 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Flรกvio

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,329 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Santos!

    • Flรกvio SampaioOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Santos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

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