Who is Vera Viel, wife of Rodrigo Faro who begins treatment for a rare cancer?

Who is Vera Viel, wife of Rodrigo Faro who begins treatment for a rare cancer?


The São Paulo model has been with the presenter since 1997 and has three daughters with him: Clara, Maria and Helena

The model and presenter Vera Viel she publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed synovial sarcomaa rare type of cancer. Since the revelation, Thursday 11th, she and her husband Rodrigo Faro they shared messages of optimism and hope regarding treatment.




Friday 11th, Vera Viel underwent surgery to remove the malignant tumor on her left thigh. The next day, he met his daughters at the Albert Einstein Hospital and celebrated his 49th birthday, with cake, affection, public thanks for the support and a message of faith: “This is my new birthday and I can only be grateful for my safety,” she wrote.

Born in Vinhedo, in the hinterland of Sao Paulo, Vera has been with the presenter since 1997, when the couple started dating. The engagement came in 2000, followed by marriage in 2003. Together they are the parents of three daughters: Clara, 19; Maria, 16 years old; and Elena, 11 years old.

What is Vera Viel tumor?

Vera Viel has a synovial sarcoma. His tumor was located on his left thigh.

Sarcoma is considered a rare type of cancer, according to radiation oncologist Maria Letícia Gobo Silva, leader of the Reference Center for Sarcomas and Bone Tumors at the ACCamargo Cancer Center. The doctor explains that there are approximately 80 subtypes of sarcoma, which correspond to only 1% of cancer cases. The term “synovial” refers to a tumor that develops in soft tissue, being most common in the lower limbs and arms, especially near joints, although it can appear anywhere in the body. Find out more about the disease.

How did Vera Viel’s surgery go?



Rodrigo Faro updates the health status of his wife Vera Viel

Shortly after announcing the diagnosis, Vera Viel underwent surgery on Friday the 11th. According to the bulletin released by the Albert Einstein hospital, “the surgery to remove the synovial sarcoma located on the left thigh” occurred “without complications”. The document, signed by doctors Leandro Santini Echenique (cardiologist), Reynaldo Jesus Garcia Filho (orthopaedist), Roberto Carmagnani Pestana (oncologist) and Miguel Cendoroglo Neto (medical director of the hospital), adds: “The patient is clinically stable and will continue hospitalized for post-operative control.”

Who is Vera Viel?

Vera Viel began her career as a model in 1993, at the age of 17, participating in the competition Summer girl livefrom the Bandeirantes networkwhich gave impetus to its trajectory. Over the years he has worked on fashion shows, campaigns and television commercials around the world. It was in an advertising spot, on May 13, 1997, that she met her future husband, the presenter Rodrigo Faro.

On social media, Vera recalled that special moment: “I remember well that on May 13, 1997, I was happy to have been approved for another commercial. The meeting was at 5.30 in the morning, at the production house, to record in Marina do Guarujá” , he wrote.

She also said that her fate was already sealed: “It was that day that God prepared everything. I met the man of my life. Three models were going to pair with three actors and they chose me and Rodrigo.”

Since then the two have never been separated: “At the end of the recording day, he said to me: ‘You will be the mother of my children!’ It seems like a fairy tale, but it’s real. 26 years have passed and we have three daughters”, recalled the presenter.

Vera continued her modeling career until 2005. After the birth of her daughters, she followed in Rodrigo’s footsteps and began her career as a presenter.

Worked at Amaury J programr., on RedeTV!, from 2010 to 2011. The following year he dealt with Zappingon Record News, where he presented news from the world of celebrity and entertainment until the program’s end in 2021.

Source: Terra

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