Help Julia Beat Cancer
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Update 8/01/2017
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After a successful lumpectomy this spring, Julia's tumor was removed. Upon further analysis, her cancer was re-diagnosed as Ewing's Sarcoma. This is a very rare cancer that grows in bones and soft tissues around bones, such as cartilage or the nerves. It trypically occurs in children and young adults, and is highly uncommon for adults. Julia's sarcoma was located on her chest wall, and because of its location, it was originally diagnosed as breast cancer.
Because of the new diagnosis, Julia will have to continue chemotherapy. The new medication administered during her chemo may affect her fine motor skills and may cause numbness to her hands. She's usually very exhausted after chemo treatments and requires help with her children.
Julia and Chris were traveling to Manhattan for each round of chemo (chemo is now administered closer to Julia's home). Parking and their hotel cost about $1,000 each trip when they have to come down to NYC. Your donation will help to cover those travel expenses, lost wages, and medical expenses not covered by insurance.
If you would prefer to donate via PayPal, you may send donations directly to Julia's email address,
[email redacted]
THANK YOU!
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In November 2016, my future sister-in-law Julia was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer (click the link for specific information). This type of breast cancer is extremely rare and agressive, and it accounts for fewer than 1% of all breast cancers. Treatment for this cancer is tricky as it can have metastasis (when the cancer has spread beyond the breast).
Julia is a wife and a mother to three children. Her diagnosis is a shock to us all.
Julia will be starting three rounds of chemo soon. Her tumor is very large (around 5-6cm), and it is attached to the chest wall. She will be reassessed after her first round of chemo to see if her tumor is shrinking. If chemo is unsucessful, she will have surgery. Post surgery, she will need radiation every day for six weeks. Her treatment will most likely continue until June 2017.
Julia and her family live in Poughkeepsie, NY. Because she is being treated by experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, NY, her travel expenses are upwards of $50 per day. Each day Julia travels to New York City for treatment, she and her husband Chris are unable to work. Your donation would not only cover their travel expenses, they would also cover their lost wages.
Julia has already had multiple ultrasounds, biopsies, MRIs, and a PET scan. Your donation will also help to cover the cost of any treatment her insurance will not cover.
If you would prefer to donate via PayPal, send donations directly to Julia's email address: [email redacted]
Thank you all for reading and considering Julia's long road ahead. PLEASE help spread the word by sharing this page with your friends and family.
Here are some photos of Julia and her beautiful family:
PLEASE continue to help us reach our new goal!
After a successful lumpectomy this spring, Julia's tumor was removed. Upon further analysis, her cancer was re-diagnosed as Ewing's Sarcoma. This is a very rare cancer that grows in bones and soft tissues around bones, such as cartilage or the nerves. It trypically occurs in children and young adults, and is highly uncommon for adults. Julia's sarcoma was located on her chest wall, and because of its location, it was originally diagnosed as breast cancer.
Because of the new diagnosis, Julia will have to continue chemotherapy. The new medication administered during her chemo may affect her fine motor skills and may cause numbness to her hands. She's usually very exhausted after chemo treatments and requires help with her children.
Julia and Chris were traveling to Manhattan for each round of chemo (chemo is now administered closer to Julia's home). Parking and their hotel cost about $1,000 each trip when they have to come down to NYC. Your donation will help to cover those travel expenses, lost wages, and medical expenses not covered by insurance.
If you would prefer to donate via PayPal, you may send donations directly to Julia's email address,
[email redacted]
THANK YOU!
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In November 2016, my future sister-in-law Julia was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer (click the link for specific information). This type of breast cancer is extremely rare and agressive, and it accounts for fewer than 1% of all breast cancers. Treatment for this cancer is tricky as it can have metastasis (when the cancer has spread beyond the breast).
Julia is a wife and a mother to three children. Her diagnosis is a shock to us all.
Julia will be starting three rounds of chemo soon. Her tumor is very large (around 5-6cm), and it is attached to the chest wall. She will be reassessed after her first round of chemo to see if her tumor is shrinking. If chemo is unsucessful, she will have surgery. Post surgery, she will need radiation every day for six weeks. Her treatment will most likely continue until June 2017.
Julia and her family live in Poughkeepsie, NY. Because she is being treated by experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, NY, her travel expenses are upwards of $50 per day. Each day Julia travels to New York City for treatment, she and her husband Chris are unable to work. Your donation would not only cover their travel expenses, they would also cover their lost wages.
Julia has already had multiple ultrasounds, biopsies, MRIs, and a PET scan. Your donation will also help to cover the cost of any treatment her insurance will not cover.
If you would prefer to donate via PayPal, send donations directly to Julia's email address: [email redacted]
Thank you all for reading and considering Julia's long road ahead. PLEASE help spread the word by sharing this page with your friends and family.
Here are some photos of Julia and her beautiful family:
Organiser and beneficiary
Sarah Elizabeth
Organiser
Staten Island, NY
Julia F Salerno
Beneficiary
