Jessica Scarpa Raises Funds for US Pancreatic Cancer Drug
Fundraising Exceeds 112,000 Euros for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
An online fundraising campaign for Jessica Scarpa, a 36-year-old mother of twins aged 3 and a half from Olginate fighting metastatic pancreatic cancer, has surpassed 112,000 euros. Scarpa launched the appeal to fund an experimental medication available in the United States. The initial goal of 45,000 euros was set to cover a single month of treatment, but the higher total now allows organizers to aim for a 250,000-euro target intended to sustain six months of continuous therapy.
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Key Clinical Takeaways:
- Jessica Scarpa’s fundraising campaign has raised over 112,000 euros to purchase an experimental U.S. medication for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
- The therapeutic plan requires monthly dosing over an extended period to attempt to slow disease progression.
- Community bake sales are scheduled in Torre de Busi on November 6, 21, and 22 to support the ongoing treatment costs.
Community Bake Sales and Social Media Support Drive the Campaign
Local mobilization continues alongside online donations. On November 6, starting at 3:45 p.m., school mothers will sell cakes outside the “Mere Susanne” school in San Gottardo di Torre de’ Busi to raise additional funds. The initiative will repeat on November 21 and 22 outside the churches of Torre de Busi.
The story also gained wider visibility when Matteo Bassetti, a professor and infectious disease physician, shared Scarpa’s account on his Facebook page. Bassetti highlighted her decision to share a photograph showing the physical effects of chemotherapy without filters, noting that while no guarantees accompany experimental drugs, young patients deserve evaluation and support.
Treatment Continuity and Patient Response
Addressing the community response, Scarpa explained that a single month of therapy is insufficient because the treatment requires continuous administration to give the medication time to work against the disease. Every additional month purchased through donations provides more time with her family.
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