Help Anthony Avelis Fight Cancer
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Maria Raimondi Avelis and I am Fundraising for my husband Anthony (Tony) Avelis. Back in January 2013, what we thought was a cyst on Tony's neck, turned out to be Squamous Cell Carcinoma Metastasis to Lymph Nodes (Stag 4 Terminal metastatic squamous neck cancer). Tony was told that he needed to get Radiation and Chemo Treatment immediately in order to survive this and that it would give him at least 5 years, but after doing our own research my husband decided not to do the Traditional Treatments.
Tony has managed to keep the cancer under control, by trying to live a Holistic way of Life, but in no means is that easy or inexpensive. He is a very hard working man, self-starter, self-employed, goes out of his way to help others, and is a strong believer in always trying to do the right thing. Not only is Tony my Husband, but he is a Father to Alex (21yrs old) and Emma (13yrs old), and like all parents, he would love to see his children grow and become a Grandfather someday.
Things were going well for the most part, even though we made several emergency room visits and hospital stays, but last year (April 2017) the Tumor unfortunately doubled in size and a couple of open soars that leak appeared. It was still sort of manageable until last November 2017, when the primary made itself known at the base of his tongue. Tony is having difficulty eating, breathing, talking and is experiencing an incredible amount of pain. He has lost over 50lbs and not only looks very thin and frail but is dangerously close to malnutrition. We did go see a Pain Treatment Doctor, but the situation is not getting any better.
Which brings us to seeking help to alternative treatments in which are very costly. Since Tony hasn't been able to work, we are asking for help in order to get treatment at Chipsa Hospital in Tijuana. We have researched this hospital for several years now but were never able to get the funds together to make the trip and get the treatments. Any donation will be Greatly Appreciated! We will keep everyone posted on all updates.
Thank You and May God Bless You.
My name is Maria Raimondi Avelis and I am Fundraising for my husband Anthony (Tony) Avelis. Back in January 2013, what we thought was a cyst on Tony's neck, turned out to be Squamous Cell Carcinoma Metastasis to Lymph Nodes (Stag 4 Terminal metastatic squamous neck cancer). Tony was told that he needed to get Radiation and Chemo Treatment immediately in order to survive this and that it would give him at least 5 years, but after doing our own research my husband decided not to do the Traditional Treatments.
Tony has managed to keep the cancer under control, by trying to live a Holistic way of Life, but in no means is that easy or inexpensive. He is a very hard working man, self-starter, self-employed, goes out of his way to help others, and is a strong believer in always trying to do the right thing. Not only is Tony my Husband, but he is a Father to Alex (21yrs old) and Emma (13yrs old), and like all parents, he would love to see his children grow and become a Grandfather someday.
Things were going well for the most part, even though we made several emergency room visits and hospital stays, but last year (April 2017) the Tumor unfortunately doubled in size and a couple of open soars that leak appeared. It was still sort of manageable until last November 2017, when the primary made itself known at the base of his tongue. Tony is having difficulty eating, breathing, talking and is experiencing an incredible amount of pain. He has lost over 50lbs and not only looks very thin and frail but is dangerously close to malnutrition. We did go see a Pain Treatment Doctor, but the situation is not getting any better.
Which brings us to seeking help to alternative treatments in which are very costly. Since Tony hasn't been able to work, we are asking for help in order to get treatment at Chipsa Hospital in Tijuana. We have researched this hospital for several years now but were never able to get the funds together to make the trip and get the treatments. Any donation will be Greatly Appreciated! We will keep everyone posted on all updates.
Thank You and May God Bless You.
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Maria Raimondi Avelis
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New Lenox, IL