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Standing with Noemi: prostate cancer treatment costs

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Lecce University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Maria Viola Fontana
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Lecce
Noemi was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. The oncology team at Lecce University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Noemi is 56, worked as a bakery worker until May, 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 Lecce University Hospital 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,850 goes: โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $430 โ€ข Transport to Lecce University Hospital: $280 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $1,140 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Noemi all day after reading this.โ€

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  • Colette Laura Menard

    Sending strength, Maria. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

    • Duy Duy Mai

      thinking of you, Maria. Shared this with my family. Love from Mbarara

      • Raymond ManuID verified

        Thinking of you, Maria. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Tuxtla Gutiรฉrrez

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