Gisela João pauses career to donate bone marrow to brother

Gisela João fado singer bone marrow donation leukemia career hiatus

Portuguese fado singer Gisela João has announced a temporary hiatus from her professional career to support her brother following his leukemia diagnosis.

João revealed that after medical testing, she was identified as the only compatible bone marrow donor among her six siblings. The singer shared that the diagnosis, which occurred in early August, has significantly changed her perspective on life and her sense of mission. She has been coordinating care at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO) in Porto.

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Gisela João · Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO) of Porto

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[● 3 SOURCES] Gisela João was identified as the compatible bone marrow donor among her six siblings. dioguinho.com · www.iol.pt · tvi.iol.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] The singer's brother was diagnosed with leukemia in early August. www.iol.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] Portuguese fado singer Gisela João is taking a temporary career break to support her brother. dioguinho.com · www.iol.pt · tvi.iol.pt

Sources

Gisela João vive momento delicado e foca-se na família: «A minha vida mudou» [tvi.iol.pt]

23 days ago

"Sou a dadora compatível": Após diagnóstico de leucemia do irmão, famosa cantora portuguesa faz pausa na carreira [www.iol.pt]

24 days ago

Gisela João faz pausa na carreira para doar medula óssea ao irmão diagnosticado com leucemia [dioguinho.com]

23 days ago