Update for 19/12/2014
19 December 2014All her tumours have reduced to almost extinction whereby she will only need maintenance treatmentand monitoring while living back in New Zealand.
Unfortunately Maureen has struggled with hip and pelvis pain for approximately 2 years. Through very thorough investigation in Germany they have found that the pain is due to complications of her Breast Cancer which she had addressed almost 5 years ago. These lesions can be treated successfully in Germany with more Chemotherapy and Radiation.
She is overwhelmed and sensitive about how generous we have all been so far to support this worthy cause.
This is a real setback for her recovery and return to New Zealand as she may have to stay in Germany for another 3 months. Her German doctors are optimistic about her recovery but we need further funding to support Radiation Treatment, Hospitalization plus accommodation and living expenses of the next 3 months.
Maureen has been incapacitated completely with this hip and pelvis pain, (she can’t tolerate most of the drugs for pain!) so much so that communication via skype, email or txt have not been a consideration by her. She apologises for not communicating.
The overall news of her treatment and recovery is positive and favourable however, because her breast cancer markers were never monitored in New Zealand she now has secondary lesions in her pelvis, lower back and ribs. Radiation treatmentand chemotherapy are necessary to treat these lesions. She will be completely bedridden for up to six weeks with frequent stays in the hospital system in Germany.
Maureen remains very positive as always and asked me to send her Love and Very Best Wishes to you all for Christmas and the New Year
The new fundraising target to allow Maureen to complete this treatment is $50,000 NZD.