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Carl's Cancer Journey

  • Carl's Passing

      21 March 2025

    Very sad to update the page with the news of Carl's passing on the 20th March. He passed peacefully at hospital surrounded by family and friends.

    A service will be held to celebrate Carl's life at 10am, 27th March at Lamb and Hayward on Wairakei Road. A video link will be available for those unable to attend.

    Carl's family would like to thank you for your immense support in such a trying time.

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    • 27/03/2025 by Peter

      To Beth and family Angela, Ralph and Rachelle, I very saddened to hear tis and I'm sorry we were unable to make the service. Givealittle only notified us today and I was on work in the North Island travelling back so I was unable to attend. Fallyn, in particular, was shocked by the news of Carl's diagnosis and we are all very saddened by this news. Carl was a great young man and obviously a great guy and this makes it all the more devastating. Please take our best wishes and I hope over time the grief will pass a little and you'll retain with fondnest and love, the best memories of Carl. Best love and wishes, Peter, Suzanne and Fallyn

  • Update on Carl's Treatment

      10 January 2025
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    This diagnosis has changed everything. They are now facing the harsh reality of an uncertain future with a much shorter timeframe than they ever expected. With the help of oncology specialists, Carl and his family are exploring all available treatment options, diving deep into research on clinical trials and alternative therapies.

    Carl has started chemotherapy in NZ and the family will be travelling in February to begin immunotherapy in Germany. This dendritic cell therapy is not funded and costs approximately 15k per trip to cover each vaccine and travel. At this stage ,after an initial set up, one vaccine will be needed every 6 weeks, with Carl flying with support there and back.

    They will continue to look into treatments and trials overseas, including talking with the Peter MacCallum Centre in Australia, and Universities and clinics in USA.

    Carl and Beth recently tied the knot with close family and friends- thought we'd add a picture of the day to the update x

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