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Otávio's colon cancer treatment fund

10 rounds of treatment are planned at the Maringá Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇧🇷 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil1,492 views
Débora Eliane Almeida
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Maringá
Otávio was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at the Maringá Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Otávio is 48, worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 the Maringá Oncology Institute 5 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,750 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $280 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,200 • Transport to the Maringá Oncology Institute: $175 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Débora

Updates from Débora

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Kendall E. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Happy to help! - Peoria”

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  • Vivian Ifeoma Falana 🇳🇬 · $72.50
  • Álvaro J. Vásquez 🇪🇸 · $63.50
  • Marie Marlene Schumacher 🇩🇪 · $50

    “All the best. I'm in Berlin, thinking of you. - Berlin”

  • Siti Simanjuntak 🇮🇩 · $50
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  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $50

    “Happy to help. Saw your post and had to give. - Cologne”

  • Anita H. Randhawa 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $49

    “Every little bit. Thought of Otávio all day after reading this. - Liverpool”

  • Carla Rizzo 🇮🇹 · $45

    “Every little bit. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Naples”

  • Allison H. Richardson 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $30

    “Get well soon. Thought of Otávio all day after reading this.”

  • Autumn B. Stephens 🇨🇦 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kelowna”

  • Uyên Thảo Hoang 🇻🇳 · $25
  • Aisha Muthoni Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $25

    “Be well. Saw your post and had to give. - Embakasi”

  • Marcos Pinto 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $25

    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Da Nang”

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  • Yasir Hussein SarkisPhoto verified

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Blessings.

    • you're not alone, Débora. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

        • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Paraná. I'll ask around and let you know

          • Refilwe E. NgcoboPhoto verified

            Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • sending strength, Débora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Kasarani!

              • Adalynn K. YangPhoto verified

                Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Envigado

                • Best of luck, Débora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Lalitpur.

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