Update from Emma - treatment starts next week
24 October 2026I have been so overwhelmed by the level of support so far.
I wanted to give an update so you can understand where your funds are going. I start chemotherapy and immunotherapy next Thursday and will be shuttling between the public hospital for chemo and Bowen for the unfunded Keytruda.
While the chemo helps to fight the cancer, Keytruda will help my body recognise the cancer cells and means my immune system can join the fight. Each Keytruda infusion costs around $15,000 and I need 8-10 rounds. I did try to join a clinical trial which would have made my costs substantially cheaper but I wasn’t able to unfortunately. All the funds raised will be going directly to my hospital costs so any support given is most gratefully received.
Thanks so much, and I will continue to post updates.