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Standing with Elena: non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment costs

4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Brescia Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇹 Brescia, Lombardy, Italy5,296 views
Elena Rossetti
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Brescia
In July I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Brescia Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 48, I worked as a taxi driver 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 the Brescia Oncology Institute 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $8,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250 • Scans and lab work: $620 • Transport to the Brescia Oncology Institute: $630 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $430 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,370 Thanks for being kind about this.
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  • Lestari Fitria SusantoQuestion

    What's already covered and what's the $8,300 for?

    • Elena RossettiOwnerAnswer

      Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $5,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Kendall Snyder

    Good luck, Elena. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

    • Patrícia Adriana Melo

      Wishing you peace, Elena. Wishing Elena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Ana Natália Ramos

        Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Lola Chioma Kalu

          thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless

          • Ping Xin TangID verified

            Good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Brescia.

            • Umesh D. Dwivedi

              stay strong, Elena. Wishing Elena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

              • Trinh Anh Le

                So sorry you're going through this. Get well soon

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