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Support Shona's Cancer Campaign

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Shona's tumour needs overseas treatment!

In March 2018, Shona had scans that found a tumour at the base of her spine. Major surgery in May had complications that have deemed the tumour inoperable, so her doctors are seeking Proton Beam radiation therapy.

The location of the tumour means regular radiation treatment would put her organs and vital nerves at great risk. Proton Beam treatment instead offers a safer attempt at reducing the tumour without risking secondary tumours further down the line, as well as reducing damage to reproductive organs. Proton Beam treatment therefore represents a future with significantly better quality of life.

Unfortunately, this treatment is not yet available in Australia, and means sending her across the world to be treated in the US.

At 23 years old she's trying to finish her university degree while dealing with the day to day realities of a cancer that affects the nerves in her legs, bladder and bowels. With very high pain levels, she's desperate to start radiation treatment.

Support for costs such as incontinence and mobility aids, medications and treatment, and in particular the trip to the US would mean the world to Shona and her family in this difficult time.

With her adult life just beginning Shona has everything to fight for and asks for your help to ensure she has the best quality of life we can give her.

- Please check the 'updates' page for more info!

Fundraising team: Team Shona (4)

Shona Edwards
Organizer
Raised $7,225 from 75 donations
Highgate SA
John Edwards
Team member
Raised $10,350 from 53 donations
Kathleen Soole
Team member
Raised $3,630 from 22 donations
Catriona Edwards
Team member
Raised $290 from 6 donations

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