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Standing with Leonardo: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs

Supporting Leonardo through stage 3 ovarian cancer: medication, transport to Contagem University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

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Lúcia Carolina Moura
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Leonardo was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in October. The oncology team at Contagem University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Leonardo is 35, 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 him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Contagem University Hospital 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,300 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $700 • Scans and lab work: $490 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,950 • Transport to Contagem University Hospital: $160 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Lúcia

  1. Update from Contagem: the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 29% thanks to 18 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 11 people at work.

    • Sandeep KohliPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Lúcia. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Cape Town.

      • you're not alone, Lúcia. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

        • Thinking of you, Lúcia. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

          • Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Contagem.

            • You're not alone, Lúcia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Contagem

              • Praying for you, Lúcia. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                • Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Sending strength, Lúcia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bengaluru donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                    • good luck, Lúcia. Shared it with a few friends.

                      • Sending love, Lúcia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

                        • Sending strength, Lúcia. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Bogotá donated after I showed her your page

                          • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

                            • Good luck, Lúcia. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Contagem

                              • shared this with my family. Love from New Delhi.

                                • Thanks for sharing this, Lúcia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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