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Help Support Christelle in Her Fight Against Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

  • Update 4

      4 April 2025
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    Good afternoon everyone,

    Earlier today, we had the chance to speak with the doctor who performed Mum’s surgery. At this stage, they are still unsure of the exact diagnosis — it may be Anaplastic or Sarcoma. They are continuing to carry out extensive testing on the removed thyroid tissue and hope to have a definitive answer within the next three weeks. Regardless of the final diagnosis, it has been confirmed as a very high-grade cancer.

    During the surgery, part of Mum’s thyroid was removed and the majority of the cancer was taken out. However, some cancer remains. Based on this, the doctors have advised that Mum may have 2 to 3 months left to live. With radiotherapy, this could potentially be extended to around 6 months.

    On Monday or Tuesday, the current trachea tube will be removed to assess how the back of her trachea is healing. It will then be replaced with a longer cuffed tube, which will allow Mum to speak and swallow again.

    The hope is to have her back home next week, surrounded by family and friends, and from there, we’ll work together on a plan moving forward.

    Thank you all for your continued love and support.

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  • Update 3

      1 April 2025
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    Good morning everyone,

    Yesterday, Mum underwent surgery and came out stronger than ever. Seeing her after the operation was the first glimmer of happiness we’ve felt throughout this entire journey. She was resilient, and proud of herself for facing one of her biggest fears, and even in the midst of it all, we shared laughter, and tears, and created new memories.

    Unfortunately, this morning brought difficult news. Mum spoke with her doctor, who confirmed that the cancer is extremely aggressive. He now believes she has significantly less time than we had initially hoped.

    She remains in the ICU, still unable to speak, breathing through a tube, and relying on a feeding tube for the foreseeable future. The medical team wants to begin radiation therapy as soon as possible, condensing it into a two-week treatment plan instead of the usual seven weeks.

    This has been an incredibly emotional time for all of us, but Mum continues to show incredible strength. We are so grateful for the love, support, and generosity you’ve all shown. Your kindness means everything, and we will keep you updated as we learn more.

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  • Post Surgery Update

      31 March 2025

    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick update on Mum after her surgery. She made it through the operation and is currently in the Department of Critical Care (DCC). Her thyroid has been removed, but due to concerns about her breathing, she has been placed on a temporary tracheostomy tube to help ease her breathing through her nose and mouth. This may be needed for a few hours or possibly a few days. She is receiving one-on-one care and is in good hands.

    We’ll be visiting her shortly, though she will understandably be quite disoriented and in a lot of pain at this stage.

    The surgeon has also updated us—Mum is stable, and they removed as much of the cancer as possible, but unfortunately, some remains that couldn’t be taken out. Once she has healed, she will begin radiation treatment, which the doctor hopes to start as soon as possible. The cancer is very aggressive and growing rapidly.

    We’ll keep you posted on her progress. Thank you all so much for your continued love and support ❤️

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  • Update 1

      30 March 2025

    Hi everyone,

    First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who have donated. Your generosity and support have meant the world to our family, and we truly cannot thank you enough. Every single contribution has made a difference, and we are beyond grateful.

    Mum has now checked into the hospital and is scheduled for her operation tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM. This is a crucial step in her journey, and we are hopeful for a positive outcome.

    We will keep you updated on her progress, and we pray that we will have good news to share soon.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, love, and support. It means everything to us.

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