Our beautiful Mands stage four bowel cancer, needs treatment thats not funded
We are raising $50K for Amanda’s urgent cancer treatment—let’s give this selfless carer the chance she deserves.
Taupo, Waikato
We want to help in a big way and contribute as much as we can to support Amanda during this incredibly difficult time. She’s been such a selfless and beautiful person, always giving to others as a carer in a hospice, providing comfort and care for those at the end of their lives. Now, she’s facing a heartbreaking battle of her own with advanced stage 4 bowel cancer, and at just 46 years old, it’s a devastating blow to her and her family.
The treatment she desperately needs is an unfunded immunotherapy drug called Ipilimumab, which her oncologist has recommended for 4-6 infusions. Each infusion costs $8,149, and that’s not including the administration fee, so the total cost for the treatment is around $50,000. I know that with the support of a community that cares, we can make a real difference in helping Amanda get the treatment she so urgently needs.
Let’s make this happen for Amanda!
Amelia Hemphill's involvement (page creator)
A very old friend, we have known each other for nearly 30 years
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Any funds raised will go towards her treatment (Ipilimumab).
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Eternally grateful 🙏 9 April 2025
Hi all, I'm feeling fab!
Fab however is compared to being in stinkin hospital, I've spent waaay too much time in for my liking.
Also fab changes on a daily basis.
I had my drain out yesterday, yay!
I've had my 3rd round of Keytruda & 2nd of Ipilimumab, with no noticeable side effects. I'm always tired & can't do much for the next couple days, but still better than being in hosp!
Energy levels are still ridiculous, it amazes me how weak I am. I'm getting a bit more stamina, but generally half an hr or so of being up and about pottering needs a sit down and recoup afterwards.
Unfortunately I missed two rounds of treatment while in hospital and with the infection it put me back a bit in terms of finding out if the treatment is working or not. So I don't have another scan until mid May, then we will have a better idea of what's going on. Obviously everything will be working miracles though!
In the meantime though I'm trying to be as positive and healthy as possible. I'm doing a bit of reading into metabolic therapy & epigenetics and have booked on a retreat in May with the Aratika Cancer trust who seem to be amazing and incorporate integrative holistic Cancer care alongside mainstream medicine.
Thank you all so much for your support. With what was donated here and other donations we have enough to pay for 3 rounds of the unfunded treatment. We are so grateful, blown away & humbled by the generosity, the most unbelievable gift. We are eternally grateful!
Much love xxx
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