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Standing with Daniela: early-stage lung cancer treatment costs

Daniela is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇷 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil3,040 views
Isabela Maria Paiva
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Petrópolis
Daniela was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in August. The oncology team at the Petrópolis Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Daniela is 55, worked as a hairdresser until August, 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 the Petrópolis Oncology Institute 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 $4,050 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $165 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,050 • Household costs while unable to work: $420 • Scans and lab work: $415 I hope life is good to you. - Isabela

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  • Sending good thoughts, Isabela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

    • Wishing you the best, Isabela. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

      • Best of luck, Isabela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

        • Best of luck, Isabela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.

          • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. God bless.

            • Hang in there, Isabela. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Petrópolis

                  • Shared it with a few friends. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Madina

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