Mamma seeks your help to fund her healing from breast cancer, pursuing an innovative treatment that brings hope for her family and others.
Takaka, Tasman
In June, I was diagnosed with Her2+ breast cancer, bringing me to my knees. With the support of my partner, friends, and family, I’ve transformed that fear into an intention to heal.
Previously, I dedicated myself to homeschooling our son while caring for my aging parents. Today, I navigate medical appointments and a demanding self-care routine, striving to be present for my son and my terminally ill dad.
My partner, Chris, is bearing the emotional and financial strain; working full-time and managing additional responsibilities. Without extended family to help us, childcare costs, along with the supplements and medications addressing the root cause of the cancer and mitigating its spread, are straining our budget.
After thorough research, I’ve chosen to pursue cryoablation, a technique that freezes and destroys tumors while also activating an immune response. We are confident this will provide the best long-term outcome. I want to be here to see my son grow up.
However, the procedure is costly and requires travel to the USA. We’ve gone into debt to pre-pay for this treatment. Upon my return, we are concerned about meeting our living expenses, including mortgage payments.
Facing cancer, any added stress—such as financial insecurity or the threat of losing our home—can seriously impact recovery.
We need your support.
Any contribution is deeply appreciated. If you’re facing financial challenges, sharing this page or sending positive thoughts is invaluable.
With gratitude,
Neva & Chris
The funds will be used to pay off debt incurred from the cryoablation procedure, travel to the USA, and accommodation during treatment. If we don’t meet our target, the money will go toward reducing this debt.
A brief update, with more to come... 3 December 2024
I have so much to write. Every day I could bring focus to a different topic - including: a retrospective on my journey from the day of diagnosis; the other therapies I have explored and incorporated; healing through releasing suppressed emotions; discipline around mindset; the importance of listening to your intuition; the role and toll on the primary support person; and so much more that I have learnt along this road to healing...and I will in time 'blog' more each of these topics. But for now a simple update on the physical state of 'cryoablated-me'.
During my appointment at the two week post procedure mark, via Zoom, I was assured by Dr Bednarski, that I was healing as normal. I am of course hoping for the same reassurance this coming Tuesday.
The cryoablated tissue can take a long time to return to normal (up to 2 years!), but within 6 months, apparently for women with my size of breast and tissue density, things should resume to look and feel 'as normal'. For the moment I have a necrotic tissue lump, larger than my original tumour, which is hard and sore and prone to becoming bruised. I cannot yet return to my regular runs or bounce on my trampoline. The extensive bruising beyond my breast has healed, but it can be uncomfortable to extend my breast-side arm above my head unless performed gently.
In my next update I will explain the tests that I will be undertaking to determine if the procedure has been a success...
In gratitude to everyone xxx
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