Update on Treatment and Results
7 August 2024Back in June we temporarily closed this page because Penny wanted to wait until her treatment was well underway and its effectiveness could be measured, before going ahead with further fundraising. Thanks to the collective generosity of everyone who donated so readily, she’s been able to fund almost three months of treatment which is amazing. It’s been a difficult time though for Penny and her family, some side effects have been brutal and there’s been some tough battles.
But now, we’re excited to let you know, this week, scans show the cancer in both her kidney and lungs has significantly reduced. This has flowed on to her general wellbeing with appetite and energy levels returning, along with first signs of weight gain. She’s gone from needing oxygen several time a day to not needing it at all.
This is so encouraging at this stage and we’re optimistic it’s the beginning of the path back to wellness. So on that basis, she is committed to continuing the treatment which if results remain positive, will be for at least a year or more.
But it’s still a long road, and the funding announced by the Government doesn’t cover her specific Keytruda and TKR drugs. This means she still needs to meet the many thousands of dollars of costs per treatment that lie ahead.
So many people have been part of this story so far and Penny is still overwhelmed by that. But, please if you’re able, continue to help and support her on the next leg of the journey that at this point promises so much.