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Fighting Hodgkin lymphoma: help Salvatore afford treatment in Verona
Salvatore is facing Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Salvatore was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in March. The oncology team at the Verona Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in June. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Salvatore is 37, worked as a shop owner until March, 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 the Verona Oncology Institute 2 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $5,950 goes:
• Transport to the Verona Oncology Institute: $760
• Scans and lab work: $1,150
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,040
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Massimo
Wanted to say thank you properly. 63% funded and I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 34% funded and I made the first payment toward transport to the Verona Oncology Institute.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Salvatore.
It's all in the list in the story. transport to the Verona Oncology Institute is the big one at $760, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Sending love, Massimo. Looking forward to the next update.
Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Charlotte.
Praying for you, Massimo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings
Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Zaria but we're thinking of you