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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Federico afford treatment in Catania
Federico is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Federico was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in December. The oncology team at Catania Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in March. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks.
Federico is 26, worked as a bank teller until December, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Catania Cancer Centre 4 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $4,500 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $460
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,250
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,150
• Transport to Catania Cancer Centre: $640
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Emma
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Rooting for you, Emma. Get well soon. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Take care. Shared this with my family. Love from Bristol.
Sending love, Emma. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.