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Standing with Rosa: a rare sarcoma treatment costs
Rosa is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇮🇹 Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy2,960 views
Rosa was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in May. The oncology team at Bergamo University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Rosa is 54, worked as a tailor 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 Bergamo University Hospital 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $6,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,300
• Household costs while unable to work: $800
• Transport to Bergamo University Hospital: $880
• Scans and lab work: $720
I hope life is good to you.
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Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Kasarani this morning
Thinking of you and your family, Teresa. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Take care. Wishing Rosa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Love from Glasgow
Hope this works out for you. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Nashik
Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Good luck, Teresa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.