A misdiagnosis has led to stage four melanoma

On April 30, 2015, Pete Adams had a mole removed from his leg and it was tested for melanoma. The results came back clear.

But more than two years later he noticed a swollen lymph node and was admitted to hospital.

On October 10, 2017, he had the node removed. It tested positive for melanoma.

Further tests showed it was stage four melanoma that had spread to his lymph nodes, liver, spleen and lungs.

Pete has since learnt first mole was incorrectly diagnosed. Instead of being clear, it was believed to be a stage 1 melanoma which at that point hadn't spread to his lymph nodes.

He began immunotherapy using the funded drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) last November.

But in March, he learnt the treatment had not been successful and the cancer was multiplying.

His only option now is to self-fund a drug called vemurafenib that will inhibit the cancer's growth at a cost of $10,000 a month.

Pete has been the sole income provider for his family after his partner Danyell had their daughter, Charlize, who is now two.

The treatment has drained his energy levels and made it difficult to carry out normal everyday activities.

Despite this, he is working as much as he can and his employer has been very supportive.

But support with treatment costs will allow Pete to spend more time with his family.

Please help us to raise the funds Pete and his family desperately need during this difficult time in their lives.