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Fighting colon cancer: help Sergio afford treatment in Padua

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

🇮🇹 Padua, Veneto, Italy4,975 views
Sergio Barone
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Padua
In May I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Padua University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a nurse until May, 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 Padua University Hospital 4 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 $7,650 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $660 • Transport to Padua University Hospital: $670 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,750 • Scans and lab work: $570 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Sergio
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Updates from Sergio

  1. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($2,366). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Padua: the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Guillaume BretonQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Padua?

    • Gerhard J. Petersen

      This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Calgary!

      • Ionuț Tudor Moldovan

        thinking of you, Sergio. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

        • Goro Hirano

          praying for you, Sergio. Hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

          • Tithi Mitu SultanaID verified

            Rooting for you, Sergio. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

            • Paulina Teresa Duda

              Best of luck, Sergio. Wishing Sergio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Love from San Diego.

              • Swapna Chheda

                Thinking of you, Sergio. Looking forward to the next update

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