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Val Marchiori Begins Chemotherapy After Catheter Placement at Hospital Albert Einstein

She outlined a six-session regimen followed by radiotherapy, with the timetable subject to medical response.

Overview

  • The 51-year-old was admitted Tuesday morning for a catheter implantation at Hospital Albert Einstein to enable infusion and began her first chemotherapy session later in the day.
  • She said the chemotherapy plan consists of six sessions of roughly five hours each, scheduled about every three weeks.
  • A course of radiotherapy is planned after chemotherapy, initially estimated at around 15 sessions and open to adjustment based on tolerance.
  • Marchiori has been sharing updates on social media, emphasizing faith and family support and encouraging preventive breast cancer screening during Outubro Rosa.
  • She acknowledged anxiety about treatment and noted possible side effects, including fatigue, skin changes, and dietary adjustments.