Help Andrea Fight Stage 3B Cervical Cancer

Hi everyone,

I’m Andrea Israel, 31 years old, from Iloilo City, Philippines. In May 2024, I received heartbreaking news: I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB Cervical Cancer—a painful and life-changing moment for me and my family.

I immediately began treatment at V Luna Medical Center, with hope and determination. Unfortunately, due to delays in funding, I was unable to complete the full course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy within the oncologist’s recommended timeframe. These interruptions disrupted the continuity of my care and, sadly, contributed to the further progression of my cancer.

So far, I’ve undergone:

✔️ 2 of 6 planned sessions of Cisplatin chemotherapy (July 2024)

✔️ 25 sessions of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) (August 2024)

✔️ 4 sessions of Brachytherapy (December 2024)

I am now under the care of a gynecologic oncologist at AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital in Iloilo City. I was scheduled for an Extrafascial Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (EHBSO)—a critical procedure in the management of my condition. However, during the internal examination under anesthesia, doctors found that the tumor had already adhered extensively to my pelvic wall. Because of this, the surgery was aborted. Proceeding with the operation would have posed an extremely high risk of uncontrollable bleeding and could have led to further spread of the cancer.

Now, my only chance for recovery lies in continuing advanced treatment, which includes:

Where Your Help Will Go

Keytruda Immunotherapy (6 sessions): ₱1.2M+

Tomotherapy Radiation: ₱27,000

Chemotherapy & Hospital Fees: ₱300,000+

Labs, Scans, Supportive Medications: ₱150,000+

Total Goal: ₱1.6–₱1.8 million (~$30,000 USD / $45,000 AUD)

This has been the most difficult battle of my life. But I’m holding on to hope—with everything I have. I want to survive. I want to live. I want to win this fight—not just for myself, but for the people who love me and continue to believe in me.

Every peso counts. Every share helps. Every prayer lifts me up.

Please consider donating, and kindly help spread the word by sharing this post.

From the bottom of my heart:

Maraming salamat po.

Thank you for your compassion and for giving me hope. ❤️

#HelpAndreaHeal #FightWithAndrea #CervicalCancerAwareness #KeytrudaSupport #TomotherapySupport #EveryPesoCounts #HopeForAndrea

Disclaimer:

Although I am the organizer of this fundraiser for my own medical needs, the listed beneficiary is a trusted friend and colleague, Thomas Lysaght, who is helping me handle the financial side of things. Due to my current lack of valid identification required to withdraw the funds directly, they have kindly agreed to receive the donations on my behalf. Please rest assured that all contributions will be used solely for my treatment and recovery. Thank you so much for your understanding, kindness, and continued support.

Thank you!