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Paulo's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

Paulo is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇷 Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil2,688 views
Paulo Miguel Farias
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Olinda
In November I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Olinda Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a primary school teacher 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 Olinda Cancer Centre 2 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 $2,600 goes: • Transport to Olinda Cancer Centre: $210 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $270 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,450 • Household costs while unable to work: $670 Thanks for reading all this. - Paulo
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Paulo

  1. Small update. $1,110 so far, the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $636 raised so far (24%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Efe Vivian Ibrahim 🇳🇬 · $15

    “Hang in there. Thought of Paulo all day after reading this.”

  • Cristina Costantini 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Paulo all day after reading this. - Milan”

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    “Stay strong. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Buenos Aires”

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  • Nam Bình Lam

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Leicester.

    • Onyango Omondi Mukasa

      Praying for you, Paulo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Venice this morning. All the best

      $1,935.50 raised of $2,600

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