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  • Dear Friends and Supporters

      13 August 2026

    It is with my deepest feelings of sadness that I am posting this update today.

    I was informed that after a short stay in hospital Oscar has passed away.

    Many of you have known Oscar for a long time, and some of us have known him for a short time, but for each one of us, we can say that Oscar has touched our hearts, as we remember him as being full of life buoyant and passionate.

    Our Love and hearts go out to Anna at this time as we extend out condolences to her and to Oscar's family.

    We will miss him.

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  • Campaign Extended

      22 September 2025

    Thank you everyone for your assistance so far.

    I am still undergoing treatment, and continue to pay for the unfunded medications that have so far had excellent results.

    Love

    Oscar

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  • Things are starting to stabilise.

      20 August 2025

    Hey friends and family,

    I had a routine CT scan, and the report said things are stable, with the pancreas, kidneys, lungs, and spleen all clear. The ascites is now resolved as well. Some of the tumours are no longer visible.

    There is no new metastatic disease. Good, good news, indeed, with the oncologist happy with how effective the treatment is going.

    I have also seen my local MP to help me with advocacy for future funding for Avastin. I have gathered letters from my oncologists to support that Avastin is working, as requested by the MP. He will send the evidence plus his own advocacy letter to the health supremos here.

    It is a start, and fingers crossed, we will get somewhere. Once again, thanks for your support. In the meantime, I will continue with treatment.

    Many Thanks as always.

    Oscar

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  • Latest Good News

      20 August 2025

    Hey guys I had a CT scan done in March and the result is out. Good news, the scan showed no new metastases to any vital organs, i.e., lungs, kidneys, pancreas and the spleen. No metastases to the bones.

    The drug Avastin has done a wonderful job. The existing tumours are shrinking, the ascites has drastically reduced and the CEA markers are coming down. This is wonderful news, the CT scan result is continuing the good news momentum from the last one in November 2024, and long may it last.

    As always, thank you for your support. I will continue with treatment and also advocating for Avastin to be funded for bowel cancer.

    Many thanks

    Oscar

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  • Good News for April

      9 April 2025

    Hey guys

    I had a CT scan done in March and the result is out. Good news, the scan showed no new metastases to any vital organs, i.e., lungs, kidneys, pancreas and the spleen. No metastases to the bones.

    The drug Avastin has done a wonderful job. The existing tumors are shrinking, the ascites has drastically reduced and the CEA markers are coming down. This is wonderful news, the CT scan result is continuing the good news momentum from the last one in November 2024, and long may it last.

    As always, thank you for your support. I will continue with treatment and also advocating for Avastin to be funded for bowel cancer.

    Many thanks

    Oscar

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  • Happy New Year/Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou 😊

      10 February 2025

    Last year has been tough, but I carried on despite some of the negative setbacks. I received my CT scan result, and the oncologist is happy with the result. The tumors are shrinking, and there are no new metastatic regions.

    You can imagine the feeling of such a positive result. The medication is working well. It will be well.

    I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made towards my treatment plan. I will continue with the treatment.

    Thank you so much ☺️. Happy 2025!

    Ocsar

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  • Xmas Update

      24 December 2024

    Dear Friends and Family,

    I would Like to wish you all a beloved Christmas and a happy 2025 with your families.

    Indulge, as they come once a year :-)

    I would also like to thank you all for the donations, as they have helped a lot.

    It has been a tough year, but I will keep fighting hard.

    My treatment continues in 2025.

    Warm festive wishes.

    Oscar

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  • Extension of Campaign

      29 October 2024

    Hi everyone,

    I have asked for Give-A-Little to extend the campaign until the end of March.

    The treatment rounds for Avastin will be at least 12 cycles with continuing ongoing treatment.

    Thank you

    Love Oscar

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  • Third round coming up...

      29 October 2024

    Kia Ora Whanau,

    Hello friends and family,

    I have started my Avastin treatment, and I will be going for my 3rd cycle on 1 Nov. So far, it has been okay regarding side effects.

    The CT scan will be due in 2 months or so.

    As always, thank you for your support.🙏🏿

    Love Oscar

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  • First round finished, not so good results

      2 October 2024

    Dear friends and family!

    Thank you for your donations; they are greatly appreciated.

    Cancer Update:

    I had a CT scan done, and the result showed that the chemo response hasn't been good.

    The Oncologist hoped I would have had a good response but unfortunately, that hasn't been the case.

    I will start Avastin alongside chemotherapy now.

    Once again, thank you for the donations and your prayers.

    I wish you all good health.

    Love Oscar

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  • Two Cycles Done

      1 August 2024

    Dear my Kiwi Whanau

    So, I have had two cycles of FOLFIRI treatment, and so far, it has been okay. I have had mild tiredness and acid reflux as side effects. I hope the next few cycles will not bring severe side effects.

    I saw a liver specialist a few days ago, and he said, We aren't worried about cirrhosis, as your liver fibrosis report is okay.

    I am in good spirits and hopeful that things will turn out for the better. I exercise as much as I can to keep me sane, lol. I haven't yet started the unfunded treatment, i.e., Avastin. Hopefully, I will have my infusion very soon.

    Thank you for your support

    Love Oscar and Anna

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