June update
28 June 2026A few weeks ago, Tamsyn received the heartbreaking news that her cancer has returned, with new tumours in her liver and spine, including spots close to her spinal cord.
Today was meant to look very different. Tamsyn, Glen and Anja were meant to travel to Germany for Challenge Roth—a race that holds a special place in Tamsyn’s heart. She had dreamed of showing Anja where she raced and spent so many summers as a triathlete. Sadly, the decision not to travel was made just hours before departure so she could remain close to her medical team.
The next treatment options are incredibly difficult. The drug her specialists believe could help the most won’t be available in New Zealand until 2028—time she doesn’t have. Another treatment is available now, but costs around $60,000 every three months, with no guarantee it will work.
Last week, Tamsyn travelled to Auckland for planning scans ahead of high-dose radiation to treat the tumours near her spine.
Instead of Germany, the family will spend a few days in Fiji making precious memories together while staying within reach of her medical team.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared this page or sent messages of support. Your kindness means more than you know.
She is still brave. Still resilient. Still showing up. And still fighting with everything she has.
If you know of affordable Auckland accommodation for her upcoming radiation treatment, we’d love to hear from you.
Mel
