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Help Rafaela through 6 rounds of treatment for early-stage lung cancer

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Guarulhos Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil218 views
Roberto Renato Silva
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Guarulhos
Rafaela was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in October. The oncology team at Guarulhos Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Rafaela is 44, worked as a farmer until October, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Guarulhos Regional Medical Center 4 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,050 • Household costs while unable to work: $360 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $190 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Roberto

Updates from Roberto

  1. Quick update: $310 raised so far (12%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Roberto

  2. Small update. $35 so far, I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. - Roberto

  3. Update from Guarulhos: the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Roberto

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  • You're not alone, Roberto. Shared this with my family. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Shinjuku.

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