A Perth family is in mourning after a new father passed away following a difficult battle with cancer.
Josh Piscitelli was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in June 2023.
In July 2023, Mr. Piscitelli underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tissue and then underwent radiation therapy until October 2023.
Six months later, Mr. Piscitelli had his first routine PET scan, where doctors discovered the cancer had returned.
Less than 12 months after his initial diagnosis, Mr Piscitelli’s condition was terminal and he was told chemotherapy was not working.
Sadly, on July 14, Mr. Piscitelli lost his battle with this cruel disease.
Friend and work colleague Callan Oorschot has launched a Fundraising to help his wife, Chelsea, and 20-month-old son, Hunter, cover funeral costs.
Mr Oorschot wrote: “With all the emotional pain and stress that death, cancer and terminal illness bring, they can also bring enormous financial burdens.”
“Josh was the primary breadwinner and should have had his entire working life ahead of him.
“Josh’s wife Chelsea and son Hunter are now left to pick up the pieces,” Mr Oorschot added.
“We would like to raise money for Josh’s wife and son to help with funeral expenses and future living costs for his young family.”
Mr Oorschot asked people to “keep Josh’s family and friends in their thoughts and prayers”.
In an interview with Mr Oorschot, he said: “Any donation is appreciated and will be of great help during this terrible time.”
“If it was someone else and Josh didn’t know them, he would want to help.”
“It can happen out of nowhere; people have to enjoy life and live it to the fullest, because you never know when it can end.”