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  • I can see the finish Line!

      15 September 2022

    I'm very grateful to be able to post this update, as things took an unexpected turn a few weeks ago during my first attempt at surgery, due to a rare and serve reaction to anaesthetic.

    Unfortunately this reaction sent me into a cardiac arrest, I flat lined for nine minutes before a pulse could be detected, my heart was shocked and CPR was preformed for over 30mins before I was somewhat stabilised, and was placed in a coma, on life support.

    I woke a few days later in ICU to my Mum and Darren who were very traumatised. I was extremely confused and dazed, swollen from being pumped with 10 litres of fluid, sore from a broken sternum acquired from CPR compressions, connected to a ventilator, and a number of drips, monitors and machines - quite a scare to say the least !

    However with the amazing efforts from my Anaesthesiologist's, Surgeons, Nurses and Dr's from Tweed Hospital day surgery & ICU unit, I pulled through to make a full recovery, and I could never thank them enough. We are so lucky to have the medical care we do in this country.

    Due to the aggressiveness of my cancer, surgery still had to go ahead, despite not having time to preform allergy testing - so after 10 days rest, we attempted surgery again. It certainly wasn't easy for any of us, and we were extremally anxious, but again the medical staff were very reassuring and went above and beyond to ensure my safety and keep our minds at ease.

    I am happy to report the 2nd attempt at surgery was a success and I am recovering well!

    In a few weeks time I will start radiation therapy, once this is completed I look forward to getting started on my healing journey, physically & emotionally. I also can not wait to spend some quality time with my wonderful husband and three beautiful children after what has been an extremely challenging year.

    Our hearts are full and we are overwhelmed from the care, support and generosity we have received from the community, our workplaces Service NSW & Muffin Break, Tweed Hospital, family & friends near and far - THANK YOU!

    Luv Nicki x

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    • 22/09/2022 by Lorraine

      Thank--you for updating us on your journey. So happy to hear you have come through this, and are now on the path to healing.

      Love & Hugs Lorraine & Cecily

  • A Message from Nicki

      21 April 2022
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    Yesterday I received my first IV immunotherapy infusion. With a cost of $6000 a treatment every 3 weeks, this would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity that you have all provided...thank you so much.

    I have currently had 7 chemotherapy sessions and though I am now starting to feel the effects, there are still plenty of good days in between the bad ones. I have scan's in a month to check how the treatment is progressing and we are hopeful for a good response.

    My family and I are so grateful for all the support, it's hard to find the words to express our gratitude! It is so uplifting and gives us hope that we now have the best chance of beating this horrible disease.

    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

    Much Love, Nicki & Family

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