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Standing with Lorena: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs
Lorena is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Lorena was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July. The oncology team at Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Lorena is 52, worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center 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 her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $2,800 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,250
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $290
• Transport to Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center: $260
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Sérgio
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Sending love, Sérgio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Take care.
thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together
Sending strength, Sérgio. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Thinking of you and your family, Sérgio. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Savar.
You're not alone, Sérgio. Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Syracuse.
Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Santa Fe so I could bring a meal. Take care.