Philip Francis Stem Cell Transplant - Round 2
Donation protected
It is with heavy hearts that we hear the news that Phil’s cancer has relapsed, confronting the family again with uncertainty and challenges ahead. Anyone who has met Phil Francis, knows the peace of God which he carries and the huge heart he has to encourage, reassure and build up others, that’s you, me and anyone who comes across his path! Now is our opportunity to encourage, build up and support Phil, Kanina (Nina), Mikayla and Kyle as they walk the tiring road of cancer treatment again.
Right Now (May 2024)
From Phil: “What rich life we have in relationship and Love with a capital L. And here we go again, Round 2 in the ‘ring’ of cancer life, navigating challenges greater than ourselves…..Following the successful life giving treatment, prayer and support in ‘22 and ‘23, the menacing cancer has relapsed. This is a journey not to travel in isolation. For myself and as a family, we are incredibly grateful for the incredible people in and around our lives, particularly in our most vulnerable and fragile times.”
Phil has begun chemotherapy treatment in preparation for a second Stem Cell Transplant scheduled for July in Melbourne.
Ways to Support the Francis Family
There are three ways we can support the Francis family in this time:
- Finances: Knowing the cost following 2023’s transplant coupled with the loss of income, we are very aware of the ongoing and added expenses which will accumulate over the next 18 months during treatment and recovery. All funds raised will relieve the weight of financial burden from Phil and Nina’s shoulders.
- Journey with the whole family: Phil and Nina, in Tassie and Melbourne, and Mikayla and Kyle in Tassie. Message, text, email, call, drop in and include them in your lives.
- Prayer: Pray for healing, for a continuation of God’s peace, for protection and for them each to continue to walk as God has called them, even in the hardest of times.
What has been:
- March ‘22 Follicular Lymphoma Diagnosis
- Incredible support from friends, family and strangers: both financially, emotionally and practically.
- July ‘23 Stem Cell Transplant in Melbourne
- Oct ‘23 Joyful return to Tassie with an all clear from cancer
- Jan ‘24 Relapse
- April ‘24 Started chemo in preparation for the second Stem Cell Transplant
What does it look like from here?
- May-June ‘24: Phil undergoes cycles of chemo treatment.
- Phil and Nina will move to Melbourne.
- July 24’: Phil will undergo his second Stem Cell Transplant
- Around November ‘24: return to Tassie
- Followed by another 12- 18 months recovery.
Co-organizers (3)
Alexandra Wherrett
Organizer
Lewisham, TAS
Kanina Francis
Co-organizer
Philip Francis
Co-organizer