** Update - 28/11/2025

It is with deepest sadness that we share that Gillian peacefully passed away on 24/11/2025. She fought with incredible strength and courage throughout her illness, and she was surrounded by love in her final moments.

We want to thank everyone who has donated, shared, and supported Gillian and our family during this heartbreaking journey. Your kindness has meant more than we can ever express.

All funds raised will now go directly towards covering Gillian’s funeral costs, helping us give her the dignified and beautiful farewell she deserves.

Thank you again for your love, generosity, and continued support during this difficult time. **

Hi, my name is Yasmin, and I’m raising funds for my Auntie Gillian — a kind, devoted mother and grandmother who is now facing the fight of her life.

Gillian has been diagnosed with an exceptionally rare and aggressive cancer called Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma, a disease so uncommon that fewer than 150 people worldwide have ever been affected.

A Misdiagnosed Mystery

For months, Gillian suffered from unexplained pain, frequent nosebleeds, and repeated misdiagnoses. She was sent away from hospitals time and time again with comments like:

“Go to your GP for sinus issues.”

“You’ve come to A&E with a nosebleed?”

“It’s just polyps.”

But it wasn’t sinus issues. It wasn’t "just polyps."

Eventually, she was admitted to Milton Keynes Hospital after an uncontrollable nosebleed and rushed into Resus. Doctors believed she was sneezing out a polyp — but it was part of a tumour. A tumour we didn’t even know existed.

The Truth We Weren’t Prepared For

On 7th September, CT and MRI scans confirmed the devastating truth:

Gillian has Stage 4 Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma.

Just days later, she was rushed back into hospital after another emergency — another severe bleed, and more of the tumour falling out.

Doctors told us:

“It’s too advanced. There’s no cure. Palliative care is the only option.”

We are utterly heartbroken.

Who Gillian Is

Gillian is just 58. She’s usually fit, active, and the primary carer for her two grandchildren, aged 15 and 4 — both with complex needs.

In a matter of weeks, she went from being dismissed by doctors to facing end-of-life care.

She has already lost sight in one eye, and the tumour has now spread to her neck.

She’s not even on a cancer ward.

The only treatment currently being offered is palliative radiotherapy — aimed at easing symptoms, not curing the disease.

But Gillian doesn’t want to give up. And neither do we.

Why We’re Fundraising

We are determined to:

Seek second opinions

Explore clinical trials (some costing up to £75,000)

Access specialist treatment centres across the UK and potentially abroad

This journey is overwhelming and full of emotions. We are urgently raising funds to help with:

Travel to specialist hospitals and consultations

Private or experimental treatments not available through the NHS

Medical equipment and home adaptations for safety and comfort

Support for her guardianship role, so her grandchildren remain safe and secure

Every donation — no matter the size — will directly support Gillian’s care, comfort, and fight for more time.

This isn’t just about extending life. It’s about:

Making memories

Preserving dignity

Giving Gillian a real chance to fight

In Gillian’s Own Words:

“I don’t want to die. I want to live. I want to be here for my children, my grandchildren, and the family that needs me. I want to keep fighting because I have so much to live for.”

Her courage inspires us every single day.

We know times are hard, and not everyone can give. But even the smallest donation helps — and simply sharing this page could bring us one step closer to the help she needs.

Gillian has always put others first — her family, her friends, her community.

Now, we’re asking for people to stand with her.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for reading, donating, and sharing. Your kindness means more than words can say.

If anyone has knowledge of clinical trials, surgeons, or specialists with experience in rare cancers—especially Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma—please reach out to us on [email redacted]

We are urgently seeking any guidance, referrals, or support that could offer Gillian a chance at more time, better care, or access to treatment.

Even the smallest lead could make a life-changing difference. We would be truly grateful.

Thank you for standing with us.

— Yasmin & Family