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Standing with Martina: colon cancer treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Padua Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Martina was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at Padua Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Martina is 58, worked as a nurse 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 Padua Cancer Centre 4 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $6,900 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,000
• Transport to Padua Cancer Centre: $500
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $230
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,170
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Raffaella
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Stay strong, Raffaella. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.
Wishing you peace, Raffaella. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
wishing you peace. Wishing Martina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.