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Federal District family raises funds for urgent cancer scan
A family in the Federal District has launched an online fundraising campaign to pay for an urgent PET-CT scan for Marileide Fontoura, a cancer patient awaiting services through the Unified Health System (SUS).
Fontoura, who previously underwent treatment for tongue cancer, has recently been diagnosed with a recurrence. Current exams indicate metastases in the lungs and kidneys. The family states that the PET-CT scan is critical to determine the extent of the disease and guide medical teams in deciding the appropriate oncology treatment.
While the family seeks private funds to expedite care, the Federal District Health Secretariat stated it could not disclose specific wait times for the exam, citing data confidentiality. The case highlights the challenges faced by cancer patients relying on the public healthcare system to receive timely diagnoses and treatment.
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Distrito Federal · Federal District Health Secretariat · Marileide Fontoura · Unified Health System
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Health Secretariat of the Federal District could not provide information regarding the wait time for the exam due to data confidentiality. diariopernambucano.com.br · ebookcult.com.br · divirto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The family launched an online fundraising campaign to pay for the PET-CT scan and treatment expenses. diariopernambucano.com.br · ebookcult.com.br · divirto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] A PET-CT scan is required to define the necessary oncology treatment. diariopernambucano.com.br · ebookcult.com.br · divirto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marileide Fontoura has metastases in her lungs and kidneys. diariopernambucano.com.br · ebookcult.com.br · divirto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The patient is currently waiting for medical services through the Unified Health System (SUS). diariopernambucano.com.br · ebookcult.com.br · divirto.com.br