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C vs The Big C - Part 3

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Nearing her 5 year remission date, Cheryle has been dealt a devastating blow in finding out her Cancer has returned.

Canterbury

Back in 2010, after being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at the age of 34, Cheryle endured years of intensive treatment.

2015 was off to a pretty good start with a new job, the purchase of their home and enjoying good health. Sadly after experiencing difficulty breathing Cheryle was told the cancer was back in her lung and spine. She is currently under going weekly chemo sessions in the hope of shrinking the tumors to a manageable size. Treatment will now continue for the rest of Cheryle's life.

Back in 2012 Cheryle co-founded Shocking Pink, a charity that supports young women in NZ living with Breast Cancer. As a volunteer she has spent much of her time developing programs offering everything from financial support to emotional support for those who need it most.

With treatment limiting their income and a fresh mortgage to pay, now its time to support Cheryle, Jarrod and Joshua and give back some of the love that she has freely and openly given to so many others.

Melanie Hopkinson's involvement (page creator)

Cheryle and I met in 2009 when our children were 3 weeks old, we have been pretty inseparable since! It was a real blow watching Cheryle and her young family go through the rigorous treatments she had to endure, but not once did I hear her complain. Even at her lowest she still managed to help others and her enthusiasm for life made her the friend we all want to be around. We are all devastated that she is having to go through this again and will continue to have to fight this beast for the rest of her life. By setting up this page I want to help with alleviating her family's financial burdens while they concentrate on kicking cancer's butt.

Latest update

The bitch is back 13 July 2016

I set this page up almost 1 year ago after Cheryle was diagnosed with secondary lung cancer. After a heavy dose of Chemo and courage the tumour was shrunk and Cheryle was back on track to her 'new normal' life. To anyone meeting Cheryle you would never know she has been fighting the beast for over 6 years. She is truly the most uncomplaining, positive and generous person you will ever meet.

As we have learnt cancer doesn't discriminate, and has decided to pay Cheryle another visit - this time in her brain. This is devastating news. I don't need to add all the gory details - we know what is store for Chez and her family. It's a huge fight.

So many of you have been so generous and we thank you for that. Please if you can, dig deep and give what you can. Every little bit helps and contributes to making a big difference. Please share this page on all of your social media and email it to friends. Being terminally ill puts a huge strain on families - emotionally, physically, mentally and financially. Your generosity is never taken for granted and can really help this family during this time.

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