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Standing with João: kidney cancer treatment costs
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Olinda Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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João was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August. The oncology team at Olinda Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
João is 36, worked as a construction supervisor 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 Olinda Cancer Centre 2 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 $2,100 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,250
• Transport to Olinda Cancer Centre: $280
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $115
• Household costs while unable to work: $455
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Thinking of you, Bruno. Wishing João a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Mapo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Olinda.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.
sending strength, Bruno. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Stay strong, Bruno. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Olinda
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Galway.
Sending strength. Wishing João a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Olinda.
Wishing you peace, Bruno. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best!
Hang in there, Bruno. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.