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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Valentina afford treatment in Milan
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Milan Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Valentina was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August. The oncology team at Milan Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Valentina is 38, worked as a bakery worker until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Milan Cancer Centre 5 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 her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $1,150
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,300
• Transport to Milan Cancer Centre: $380
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Rooting for you, Rita. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you the best, Rita. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.
Best of luck, Rita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. God bless
take care, Rita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
thanks for sharing this, Rita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 12 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.