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Standing with Andrea: stage 2 breast cancer treatment costs
Andrea is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇹 Naples, Campania, Italy881 views
In May I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at Naples Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a farmer until May, 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 Naples Regional Medical Center 5 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $8,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,700
• Scans and lab work: $1,250
• Transport to Naples Regional Medical Center: $510
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,350
I hope life is good to you.
- Andrea
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You're not alone, Andrea. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Sending love, Andrea. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Take care, Andrea. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Malang.
Praying for you, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Naples.
thinking of you and your family, Andrea. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Naples.
Wishing Andrea a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Multan.
Hang in there, Andrea. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!
Thanks for sharing this, Andrea. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Chandler.
good luck, Andrea. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Sending strength, Andrea. Shared it with a few friends
Hang in there, Andrea. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Naples.
Sending strength, Andrea. Hope this works out for you.
Hope it all works out, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 26 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
so sorry you're going through this, Andrea. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Rohini.
Best of luck, Andrea. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Pittsburgh.
You're not alone, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Thiruvananthapuram.
you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.