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Fighting cervical cancer: help Emma afford treatment in Latina

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

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Latina, Lazio, Italy864 views
Emma Bernardi
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Latina
In July I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at the Latina Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a bus conductor until July, 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 the Latina Oncology Institute 2 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 $5,900 goes: โ€ข Scans and lab work: $690 โ€ข Transport to the Latina Oncology Institute: $540 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,200 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $1,470 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Emma

  1. Update from Latina: we've started the first stage. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    โ€œBest of luck - Puneโ€

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  • shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Latina.

    • thinking of you. Shared this with my family. All the best!

      • What's already covered and what's the $5,900 for?

        • Emma BernardiOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. scans and lab work is the big one at $690, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Thinking of you, Emma. Your post was clear and honest. Love from San Jose.

        • How is Emma doing now?

          • Best of luck, Emma. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update!

            • you're not alone, Emma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

              • Hang in there, Emma. Hope you get there.

                • shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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