Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Surgery

My name is Jimmy Saddi from Ottawa Canada and I’m a family friend of Maria Mercedes Bravo. She is 75 years old, a widow, and a proud mother of three children. She lives in Salta, Argentina, where she spent her life caring for her family and giving her best to everyone around her.

A few months ago, Maria began to suffer from severe health problems. After several medical tests, including a special scan called a cholangio-MRI, doctors discovered a cyst in the head of her pancreas measuring 10 mm. It’s in direct contact with the main pancreatic duct, and the specialists have diagnosed it as a branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN).

This condition is extremely dangerous because, without immediate surgery, it has a very high chance of turning into pancreatic cancer — one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Her doctors have been very clear: time is critical.

The surgery she needs is complex and urgent. It will cost approximately $12,000 USD, a sum far beyond what her or her family can afford. Without this operation, her chances of developing pancreatic cancer are extremely high.

She has dedicated her life to her children, and her home. Now, she finds herself in the most difficult battle she has ever faced. She wants to continue being here for her family, to see her grandchildren grow, and to share many more moments with the people she loves.

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings her closer to getting the surgery she needs and to a future without fear. If you cannot donate, please share her story so it can reach others who may be able to help.

The funds will come to my TD Bank account and I will make sure to transfer them through Western Union to her because Go Fund Me service is not available in Argentina.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, caring, and supporting her in this fight.

With gratitude,

Jimmy Saddi and Maria Mercedes Bravo and family