Supporting breast cancer survivors in Brasilia, BR

by Sociedade Beneficente de Senhoras - Hospital Sirio Libanes
Supporting breast cancer survivors in Brasilia, BR

Summary

Estrelas Rosas offers free healthcare to breast cancer patients which were recommended tumor removal ou mastectomy surgery as treatment. National statistics show that the rate of breast cancer patients undergoing into surgery is fewer than 20%, mostly due to long waiting queues that can last for years. We offer a comprehensive care to 90 patients, including pre and post-op consultations, exams and cancer follow-up.

$100,000
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$100,000
remaining
0
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monthly donors
16
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Challenge

A Brazilian Ministry of Health report demonstrate the high incidence rate of female breast cancer in Brazil from 2026 to 2028, reaching around 30% of the cases. Although the treatment is guaranteed on public health system by the Brazilian law, oftentimes their managed hospitals cannot over proper treatment due to lack of infrastructure, leading to a long waiting list that can last for years. The project aims to offer to 90 women free breast cancer full treatment in Brasilia, Brazil.

Solution

In a partnership with the local public health system, this project will offer free breast cancer treatment to women previously diagnosed. As the majority of the breast cancer cases demands surgeries, the project provide tumor removal surgery and/or mastectomy, including pre and post-op consultations and exams and breast reconstruction. Attending their needs, the project will provide the best treatment according to the specifieties of each case.

Long-Term Impact

The project will benefit around 96 women in 2 years by supporting their journey into combating cancer. Having free treatment impacts their health and well-being, with benefities spreading to their family members. We also rise their self-esteem offering the free breast reconstruction, allowing them to having a normal life despite the cancer.

Resources

Project Leader:
Pamela Alves
Brazil

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