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Supporting Marco through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Latina Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

🇮🇹 04027, Latina, Lazio, Italy5,581 views
Barbara Camilla Costantini
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Marco was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in June. The oncology team at Latina Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Marco is 50, worked as a bus conductor until June, 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 Latina Cancer Centre 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 $7,950 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,600 • Scans and lab work: $820 • Transport to Latina Cancer Centre: $510 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $550 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,470 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Joseph H. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Erie”

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  • Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $47.50

    “Every little bit. Only $48 but hope it helps. - Adama”

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  • Abigail R. Romero 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Élodie Dubois 🇲🇦 · $100

    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Casablanca”

  • Florina Larisa Oprea 🇷🇴 · $10

    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Timișoara”

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  • Hang in there. Wishing Marco a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 20 people at work. Thinking of Latina.

    • Wishing you peace, Barbara. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Quezon City

      • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

        • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bangkok.

          • stay strong, Barbara. Looking forward to the next update. After 22 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Wudil.

              • Carlos M. CastilloPhoto verified

                Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Ribeirão Preto so I could bring a meal. Take care.

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