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Mike Grylls Bucket List

  • Mikes Treatment

      5 December 2021
    Posted by: Tasha Grylls

    It has been an absolute whirlwind since we got home with testing etc. Mike and I will be going down to Auckland tomorrow to start treatment, with his first round of chemotherapy on Tuesday in conjunction with the trial medication. Unfortunately when Mike was down there last week getting CT scans etc we found out that Mikes tumours have doubled in size from the original size 8weeks ago.😢 Mike is still wanting to go ahead with treatment so hopefully it will slow down the growth. I’m always the optimistic one and crossing fingers that it’s stops it in its tracks. We will update again after he has had a couple of rounds to see if it is working. He will be having chemotherapy every 3 weeks from Tues so we have a rough ride ahead of us at this stage.

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    • 05/12/2021 by Ray Eyre

      Our prayers are with you all. I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes that the treatment will at least extend Mike's life.

  • Bucket list

      6 November 2021
    Posted by: Tasha Grylls
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    Mike has started his Bucket list, we have been touring around the South Island for 2 weeks where Mike has been able to touch snow, see parts of NZ that he has never experienced, Bungy Jump, and generally do things that he never dreamed possible. We have met some amazing people and stayed in some of the most beautiful places. Today we head home, I will be going back to work and Mike will begin testing to see if he is eligible for a Trial that is currently being run in NZ. It is called A Dreamer Trial. Once he has done the eligibility test if he is a candidate they will remove cells from his body where they will then send them to USA and genetically modify his immune (T cells) to super robocop style cells that they put back into his body where they then recognise the cancer as a foreign invader and hopefully attack it. This will not cure the mesothelioma but it may prolong his expectancy. I’m conjunction with chemotherapy he may get 12-18 months. Fingers crossed.

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    • 07/11/2021 by Ray Eyre

      Hi Mike. I Pray that you are accepted for the Dreamer Trial. I'm pleased to read that you have started your bucket list and that you are enjoying the time in hand. Regards to you and Tasha.

    • 07/11/2021 by les

      Glad you all had an awesome time. All the best Mike I hope the test's go well

    • 07/11/2021 by Eryn

      So awesome you were able to get away and enjoy some of your bucket list wishes. Good luck with your trials. Thinking of you both. Eryn Jacobsen

    • 07/11/2021 by Jo

      So cool seeing all of your pics from your trip Mickey. I have everything crossed that you are accepted for the trial. In the mean time - more catch ups and butt whippings on 90 Mile Beach for you my friend lol. I am so proud and privileged to know such a strong, funny and caring guy. So many more laughs to be had:) xx

    • 08/11/2021 by Rhonda

      Yay! Go Mike & Tasha. mauri ora ehoa ma

    • 08/11/2021 by Ling-Ling

      Hi Mike, so glad you have ticked some wishes of your bucklist. Really hope you are accepted for the trial to make more dreams come true.

    • 05/12/2021 by Janice

      Hey Tash and Mike wishing you all the very best for the next stage our thoughts and total love go to you both Kia Kaha stay strong ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • 06/12/2021 by Eryn

      Thinking of you and sending you both all the strength and energy to get through this next massive journey. Eryn and Guy Jacobsen

    • 06/12/2021 by shelley

      Great picture with the snow. I hope chemo goes well. Just take one day at a time and be kind to yourself. Great work Family being on board with support and kindness.