Alice's Battle Against Stage 4 Melanoma

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Alice is a loving mum to her two beautiful and energetic boys Tycho (2 years) and Wilbur (6 months). At just 30 years old, Alice received the devastating news that she has been diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. Alice is an incredible mum and a loving partner to Travis. Her friendly and caring personality is recognised by all her friends and family.

Alice has been fighting melanoma since 2019 when she had a mole removed from her leg. In September 2021 she found a swollen lymph node in her leg and had surgery to remove this and other lymph nodes. The biopsy found this to be Stage 3 melanoma. In February 2023 a mass in one of her kidneys was diagnosed as Stage 4 melanoma.

Several options for Alice’s treatment have been explored. Surgery was ruled out as the melanoma has grown too large and complex. Immunotherapy treatment funded by the NZ government was also ruled out at this stage as the melanoma is growing too rapidly. The oncologist has recommended targeted therapy medication (Dabrafenib and Trametinib) as the best option. This medication is currently unfunded and costs $5525 per month. A charity has now offered to cover this cost. Donations will go towards helping to look after her two gorgeous boys. If you are interested in making a larger donation please feel free to contact our family directly.