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Fight for Tamsyn's Precious Time

  • April Update from Tamsyn.

      10 April 2026
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    Huge thanks to everyone supporting the Givealittle, fundraisers, and for all the messages — it really means a lot. Sorry I haven’t replied to everyone, the last few weeks have been rough with chemo and flu, but I appreciate it all.

    Quick update: more bloods, infusions #5–7, and a CT scan. Tumour markers have been up and down, which is nerve-wracking. Scan wasn’t what I hoped for, but it’s stable — no growth, no shrinkage. One “new” spine spot may actually be old and scarred, so treatment could be working. Not NED, but no change in treatment and still here nearly 5 months in.

    Had a great Sunshine Coast trip with the family — so good for Anja to just be a kid. I’ve also started easing back into some work, which helps give me purpose.

    Living in that weird stage 4 in-between, but I’m still me — don’t be a stranger 😊✌🏼

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    • 23/04/2026 by Tony

      Well done Tamsyn - it is not an easy road that you are travelling and keeping positive is the best thing you can continue to do - we send you all our best wishes that you may receive continued good news as you move towards your recovery. Cheers for now Tony and Ade Steele

  • mTNBC Update – CT Scan Results

      31 January 2026
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    The shock of receiving a terminal diagnosis just two months ago has taken a significant physical and emotional toll on Tamsyn, and right now it’s about getting through each day as it comes. It’s been a rollercoaster— but she’s still standing.

    The past week has been full on, with blood tests, a CT scan, port surgery, and infusion/chemo number four completed.

    There has been some incredibly good news from the first CT scan since diagnosis. After just three treatments:

    • Liver: 2 tumours – no longer visualised

    • Bone: all tumours – no longer visualised

    • Adrenal: 1 tumour – no longer visualised

    • Lungs: 1 tumour no longer visualised, the other reduced in size

    • Lymph nodes: 3 tumours – all reduced by more than half

    • Outer chest: 1 tumour – no longer visualised

    • No new tumours identified anywhere

    Still a bumpy road ahead but this past week has brought some well overdue positive news.

    A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has continued to support Tamsyn during this incredibly tough time — the messages, visits, care packages, meals, and generous donations. Every bit of support means more than words can say and is helping with ongoing treatment and creating precious memories with family.

    As the treatment seems to be doing its thing, with it comes on going - unfunded medical costs.

    Tamsyn will continue with chemo every 3 weeks, each round costing upwards of $14,000.

    If you are in a position to donate then please do 🧡

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