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Dennis Pepa Faces Stage 4 Cancer
Dennis Pepa, Death Angel's founding bassist, diagnosed with Stage 4 duodenal cancer seeks $150,000 for treatment in Mexico.
In brief
Dennis Pepa, Death Angel's founding bassist, diagnosed with Stage 4 duodenal cancer seeks $150,000 for treatment in Mexico. Dennis Pepa, Death Angel's founding bassist, has Stage 4 duodenal cancer and needs $150,000 for immunotherapy treatment in Mexico. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Dennis Pepa's Cancer Diagnosis
Dennis Pepa, Death Angel's founding bassist, revealed he has Stage 4 duodenal cancer.
“Dennis Pepa, the founding bassist for Bay Area metal outfit Death Angel, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Duodenal Cancer.”
GoFundMe for Treatment
A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover medical bills for immunotherapy treatment in Mexico.
“A GoFundMe has been launched to assist in his fight against cancer and help offset his medical bills.”
Band's Support Message
Death Angel members urged fans to support Pepa with donations, prayers, and positive energy.
“Please help our brother, friend, cousin, and founding member of Death Angel, Dennis Pepa, in his fight against cancer.”
Treatment Details
Pepa needs $120,000 for dendritic cell immunotherapy at Immunocine Cancer Center in Mexico.
“The treatment accounts for the largest part of the goal. Heal Navigator's public listing puts Immunocine's treatment cost at $120,000.”
Fundraising Goal
The GoFundMe aims to raise $150,000 for treatment, travel, accommodations, and family support.
“Pepa revealed that the fundraising goal is to achieve $150,000 that will help him get the treatment needed in Mexico.”
Current Fundraising Status
As of press time, the GoFundMe has raised $36,000 of the $150,000 target.
“The GoFundMe has raised just shy of $36,000 of the $150,000 sought as of press time.”
The key point
Dennis Pepa, Death Angel's founding bassist, has Stage 4 duodenal cancer and needs $150,000 for immunotherapy treatment in Mexico.
