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I have a beautiful family friend who is going through one of the hardest challenges a person could face. It would mean the world if you could please give this a read and share the link.
In February 2020 Kathy had just started her dream job when she started experiencing extreme pain. She took herself to Emergency in the early hours of 15/2/20, and by the afternoon she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of unknown primary that had already spread to her liver and lungs. Unfortunately recent scans have shown the cancer has worsened and spread throughout her spine, neck and adrenal glands.
As immunotherapy costs around $10,000/ month, this was unfortunately not an option. Thankfully Kathy has been accepted into a clinical trial, and while this will not cure her, we hope it will give her more precious time with her family. Over a year into her diagnosis, her cancer is so advanced that this is the only option left. Treatment will continue indefinitely.
These trials are based in Melbourne and as she lives in Bairnsdale it is quite a drive for someone who is so unwell. Kathy will need to rely on others to get to and from these appointments. As this treatment is a clinical trial, she is not eligible for any financial assistance or funding for transport or accomodation.
Donations will go towards transportation, accomodation, ongoing care, additional medical expenses, ensuring Kathy is as comfortable as possible, and unfortunately towards funeral expenses. Nobody should have to worry about how to pay for their funeral, or leaving their children in debt. This would help tremendously to alleviate stress for her and her family at an already sad and difficult time.
Any donations are so greatly appreciated. Thank-you in advance!
In February 2020 Kathy had just started her dream job when she started experiencing extreme pain. She took herself to Emergency in the early hours of 15/2/20, and by the afternoon she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of unknown primary that had already spread to her liver and lungs. Unfortunately recent scans have shown the cancer has worsened and spread throughout her spine, neck and adrenal glands.
As immunotherapy costs around $10,000/ month, this was unfortunately not an option. Thankfully Kathy has been accepted into a clinical trial, and while this will not cure her, we hope it will give her more precious time with her family. Over a year into her diagnosis, her cancer is so advanced that this is the only option left. Treatment will continue indefinitely.
These trials are based in Melbourne and as she lives in Bairnsdale it is quite a drive for someone who is so unwell. Kathy will need to rely on others to get to and from these appointments. As this treatment is a clinical trial, she is not eligible for any financial assistance or funding for transport or accomodation.
Donations will go towards transportation, accomodation, ongoing care, additional medical expenses, ensuring Kathy is as comfortable as possible, and unfortunately towards funeral expenses. Nobody should have to worry about how to pay for their funeral, or leaving their children in debt. This would help tremendously to alleviate stress for her and her family at an already sad and difficult time.
Any donations are so greatly appreciated. Thank-you in advance!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lauren Luke
Organizer
Deptford, VIC
Kathryn Reynolds
Beneficiary