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Standing with Simone: kidney cancer treatment costs

Simone is facing kidney cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Simone Gomes
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In August I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at Campinas Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a bakery worker until August, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Campinas Cancer Centre 5 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,600 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,200 โ€ข Transport to Campinas Cancer Centre: $195 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $205 Every share and every dollar helps. - Simone

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    โ€œHope this helps.โ€

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    โ€œHope it all works outโ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. I'm in San Jose, thinking of you.โ€

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    โ€œYou got this. Been where you're, it gets better.โ€

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    โ€œAll the best. Only $200 but hope it helps.โ€

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    โ€œStay strongโ€

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  • When's the deadline? Is November firm?

    • Simone GomesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Yes November is the real date. I'm working on a few other things at the same time but this is the main hurdle. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bang Khen

    • Will you pay the treatment center directly?

      • Simone GomesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        I get the payout and then pay the treatment center. Every payment goes in the updates. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Hang in there, Simone. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Heliopolis.

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Campinas

        • Simone GomesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          That's kind of you. Honestly sharing the page helps a lot, and so does a kind word. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Ziad Faisal OsmanPhoto verified

        Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Suwon so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • what exactly is the $2,600 for?

          • Simone GomesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $2,200, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

        • hope this works out for you.

          • Tanvir Mahin BegumQuestionID verified

            How is Simone doing now?

            • Simone GomesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              One step at a time. Your messages really do help. Update coming soon. Appreciate you taking the time.

          • Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

              • Get well soon.

                • praying for you, Simone. I hope things turn around soon.

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