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Standing with Miguel: colon cancer treatment costs

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Guarulhos University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Tatiane Edilene Brito
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Guarulhos
Miguel was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at Guarulhos University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Miguel is 47, worked as a primary school teacher 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 Guarulhos University Hospital 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,250 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $410 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,400 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Tatiane

Updates from Tatiane

  1. We're at 6% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $85 raised so far (3%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
  • María Quintero 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Amira Nour Mebarek 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Aylin Ecrin Türk 🇹🇷 · $20
  • Héctor T. Guzmán 🇲🇽 · $14

    “Keep your head up. From Xalapa with love.”

  • Iman Ines Hamdan 🇫🇷 · $10
  • Rungnapa Nongnuch Eiamsa-ard 🇹🇭 · $100
  • Onyango Okello Githinji 🇹🇿 · $5
  • Kelly Lúcia Melo 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Jose K. Yates 🇨🇦 · $30
  • Héctor R. Quiroga 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Prakash K. Menon 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Thought of Miguel all day after reading this. - Muzaffarpur”

  • Ronaldo Otávio Machado 🇧🇷 · $30

    “Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Belém”

  • Rafał Wieczorek 🇵🇱 · $25
  • Gabriella G. Anderson 🇬🇧 · $10

    “From my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Liverpool”

Reviews

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  • Yu Tao Cui🇺🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Solène Léa David🇫🇷Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Selim Oğuz Kurt🇹🇷Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Kévin Yves Moulin🇫🇷Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • good luck, Tatiane. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Campinas.

    • thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

      • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Guarulhos

        • thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Seattle donated after I showed her your page. Love from Seattle.

            • Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • hope it all works out, Tatiane. Get well soon. Take care.

                • Best of luck, Tatiane. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Wishing Miguel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Tatiane. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Kakamega.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Tatiane. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

                        • Sending strength, Tatiane. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Birmingham.

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