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Help me through 8 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

Supporting Matteo through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Rome Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

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Matteo Russo
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In July I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Rome Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a construction supervisor 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 Rome Regional Medical Center 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 $6,600 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $660 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,200 • Transport to Rome Regional Medical Center: $570 • Scans and lab work: $1,170 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Matteo

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 62 of you. I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. More news soon.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 35 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Rubel Mohammad MollaPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Matteo. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Rome

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