Fighting Stage 4 Cancer with Strength and Hope – Support My Immunotherapy Journey not funded by Pharmac.
Privately funding life-extending immunotherapy for Stage 4 cancer. Your support keeps treatment going.
Orewa, Auckland
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastro-oesophageal cancer — a diagnosis that changed everything overnight.
Since then, I have undergone immunotherapy, radiation, and chemotherapy. I am incredibly grateful that my latest scans show a strong positive response — my primary tumor has significantly reduced, and there is currently no new spread detected.
While this progress gives us hope, my treatment journey is ongoing.
In New Zealand, my immunotherapy (Nivolumab) is unfunded. The projected cost of treatment exceeds $100,000 over the full course. I am currently on income protection, receiving only 75% of my salary, which makes covering these costs extremely challenging.
I remain positive, determined, and incredibly thankful for the support around me. Your kindness, whether through donation, sharing this page, or words of encouragement, truly makes a difference.
With gratitude,
Joggie
Use of funds
Funds raised will go toward:
Private immunotherapy costs
Travel to treatment
Household expenses during reduced income
Every contribution helps relieve the financial pressure so I can focus on healing and continuing this fight.
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