Naples Massimo Abate, the oncologist of the children of Santobono, dies

Mourning in the world of Neapolitan medicine: Dr. Massimo Abate, pediatric oncologist at the Santobono hospital in Naples, has died.

It was the Neapolitan pediatric hospital itself, in a long message published on social media, that gave the news of the premature death of Professor Abate, former director of the Pediatric Oncology department of the hospital.:

“We join in the grief of his wife Ivana, his children Federico and Alessia and the entire family for the premature loss of dear Massimo Abate, former director of the UOC of Pediatric Oncology, a professional of great competence and humanity.

To say goodbye, Massimo, we have chosen a photo that portrays you happy, last year, among your children. Those you have cared for, protected, welcomed and followed just as if you were a father. We have been inundated with messages of pain, esteem and affection from the mothers of your patients who have found in you a professional but above all human reference.

And if it is true that this life has meaning for what we build and what we leave as a legacy, then your life, Massimo, has left an indelible mark in the hearts of the many people who knew, loved and appreciated you.

You leave your children the most beautiful testament that can exist: the love and life that you have sown and that, thanks to you, will continue to flourish over time. You have left a project and a vision that it will be our task to carry forward in your memory but above all in the path you have followed”.

On social media there are many messages of condolence and memories from parents of children treated by Dr. Abate. The AcLTI, Association against Leukemia and Tumors in Childhood writes: "we mourn the premature passing of Dr. Abate, our deepest condolences go to the family."

The FLI1 ETS Foundation remembers him thus: "Today, with immense sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Dr. Massimo Eraldo Abate. A pediatric oncologist specializing in the research and treatment of sarcomas, he was head of the pediatric oncology department at the Santobono Pausilipon Hospital in Naples.

An example of humanity, availability and professionalism that he gave to his patients every day, from the youngest to the most adult. Doctor Abate decided to follow the Foundation from its first steps and we will never stop being grateful to him.
We offer our deepest condolences to the Family with the hope that his memory may always be present and push all of us to always give our best. Thank you Doc”.