Adopt the Terino Family

James Terino is a 51-year-old previously healthy and physically active gentleman who over the last month had noticed an unusual stomach pain accompanied by weight loss. During an admission to TGH, imaging showed a mass in his pancreas, and biopsy of the mass revealed pancreatic cancer. As he processes this unfortunate news, he will be preparing to attend his first oncology appointment this week.

This was not the only diagnosis that caused this year to be particularly difficult for Mr. Terino and his 16 year old daughter, Ava.

Her mother had also sadly passed away from breast cancer earlier this year, leaving behind Mr. Terino and Ava. The emotional toll that these tragedies have had on the Terino family is substantial and we want to help.

The family has been in the Bay Area for a long time, owning a laser tattoo removal company here in Tampa. Due to the mounting medical bills, this has been an especially difficult financial and emotional time for the family.

Mr. Terino is a hardworking, genuine, and compassionate person who has been devastated by the past year. His medical team had commented on his positive demeanor, treating everyone with such kindness and altruism despite his troubling times. As the USF Internal Medicine program we are touched and inspired by his courage through this difficult time.

We would be so grateful for any assistance you can provide this family through this trying holiday season. Any donation - small or large - would be greatly appreciated for this deserving family. On behalf of the USF Internal Medicine Residency Program, we hope that you can join us in our mission to offer this family a small holiday gift.