<div>Hello Everyone, My name is Vee and I’m raising funds for my father-in-law, who has been unfortunately diagnosed with <strong>Stage 4 lung cancer</strong> just recently. To make matters worse, he has additional, with complications involving his <strong>lymph nodes and thyroid</strong>. Based on his current diagnosis, he only has 2 months to live, however with the proper treatment and care at this point, his life can be prolonged to over 5 years. Please help us in this, our family’s fight against cancer!
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<div>He first began coughing blood in March. My in-laws live in a <strong>small town in Malaysia</strong>, where medical services are limited in both quality and availability.
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<div>After weeks of local scans and treatment attempts, the cancer was initially <strong>misdiagnosed</strong>, and we lost nearly <strong>two months</strong> without proper intervention. The situation became too urgent to rely on further local referrals.
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<div>While we are based in Australia, we made the decision to bring him to <strong>Bangkok</strong> for urgent treatment. This choice was not taken lightly — but we had a trusted referral from a close friend (a TB lung specialist in Thailand), who connected us with his former mentor, a highly experienced lung cancer specialist in Bangkok. The <strong>immediacy and clarity</strong> of action there gave us confidence we could not risk losing again.
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<div>Although Australia has excellent medical care, we were concerned about the <strong>referral delays</strong>, and more importantly, the <strong>cost and access</strong> as he is a foreigner. The <strong>cost of living and healthcare in Australia is high</strong>, and without public coverage, we feared the out-of-pocket cost for international patients would be even more overwhelming. In contrast, the Bangkok medical team was ready, experienced with complex cases, and able to act immediately.
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<div>In Bangkok, a <strong>PET/CT scan and biopsy</strong> were done the same day, confirming his condition was already <strong>Stage 4</strong>. More unusually, the cancer had spread to <strong>regions not typical in lung cancer behaviour</strong>, which led to the case being escalated as a <strong>special clinical study</strong>.
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<div>His case has since been reviewed by a <strong>joint forum of leading public and private hospitals in Thailand</strong>, not only to determine the best care for him, but also as a future case study to guide treatment in other complex cancers. What happens next could potentially help others — but for him, it may be the only shot at survival.
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<div>Doctors have proposed a <strong>three-phase treatment plan</strong>:
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<div>• <strong>Phase 1 (6 weeks):</strong> Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy – <strong>AUD $51,000</strong>
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<div>• <strong>Phase 2 (estimated 3+ months):</strong> Immunotherapy or Targeted Therapy – <strong>~AUD $45,000+</strong>, depending on treatment response
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<div>• <strong>Phase 3 (after lung stabilises)</strong>: Surgery to remove thyroid cancer
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<div>The <strong>most financially demanding stage</strong> is <strong>Phase 2</strong>. The treatment drugs involved vary widely in cost, and the hospital cannot give a reliable estimate upfront. Based on early consultation and independent research, <strong>targeted therapies can cost up to AUD $15,000 per month</strong> — and the length depends entirely on how his body responds.
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<div>The doctors expect to reassess after 3 months and adjust therapy accordingly, meaning this could become a <strong>long-term financial commitment</strong>. We are deeply afraid that when the time comes, we will not be able to continue treatment — especially since <strong>Phase 2 starts immediately after Phase 1</strong>, in just <strong>6 weeks</strong>.
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<div>Doctors have also warned us clearly: <strong>if treatment must be stopped due to financial constraints</strong>, his condition will worsen rapidly. He will begin coughing large amounts of blood, and his <strong>life expectancy would be reduced to just 2 to 6 months</strong>.
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<div>We’ve already paid heavily out-of-pocket for diagnostics, travel, and early hospitalisation. But completing this entire journey is <strong>far beyond what we can afford alone</strong>.
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<div>Due to emotional and personal reasons, my father-in-law has asked us not to post photos or identifying details publicly. I fully respect his request and hope you can understand.
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<div>✅ All necessary documents and identity will be verified by GoFundMe before any funds are released. This helps ensure your support goes directly to a real, verified case.
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<div>If you're able to support or share this quietly with your circle, your help will not only give him a real chance — it may also contribute to future understanding of how to treat rare and complex lung cancer cases.
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your loving contribution.
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<div><em>-Vee</em>
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