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Helping to fund Mrs Jacobs's cancer treatment.

Rothesay Bay, Auckland

Hi there,

I am Sandy Jacobs, a school principal, and I love my job.

As most of my community is already aware, I am undertaking 18 weeks of chemotherapy to fight early-stage breast cancer. Most of the drugs are, fortunately, funded by the government or my medical insurance. That is all except one, Pertuzumab. Pertuzumab has been shown to increase my chances of becoming and staying cancer-free significantly.

I have six sessions over 18 weeks, each costing $4639.99, so any small contribution will go a long way.

I'm really fortunate to have caught this early. Following the six sessions of chemotherapy, I will have surgery, followed by more chemotherapy. But I am ready for the battle!

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Unfunded cancer medication Pertuzumab.

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