Josh Piscitelli: Perth man loses his battle to cancer, GoFundMe launched to support grieving family

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Josh Piscitelli: Perth man loses his battle to cancer, GoFundMe launched to support grieving family
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A Perth family is mourning after a new dad passed away following a tough 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 proceeded with radiotherapy until October 2023. Six months later, Mr Piscitelli had his first routine PET scan, where doctors discovered the cancer had returned.

Mr Oorschot wrote, “With all of the emotional pain and stress that death, cancer and terminal illness brings, it can also bring massive financial burdens”. “Josh was the primary income provider for his household and should have had his whole 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 both funeral expenses and future living expenses for his young family.

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