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Please help Nicola Petrie and her family x *BRAF Gene Mutation* 💔

  • Update and NZ Herald Article x

      30 May 2024
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    Hi there,

    This week Nic and Andrew were interview for an article for the NZ Herald. Nic bravely shared her story with the goal of raising awareness of how symptoms of Bowel Cancer can be disregarded as something else, in NZ’ers in their 40’s.

    Nic started Chemotherapy last week, and has been working hard to get outside for a couple of walks. X

    Thank you again for your support and kindness. X

    Thank you

    Nicky Clouston

    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/bowel-cancer-dunedin-mother-of-threes-shock-diagnosis-at-age-42/K6BX5HDMCZF6XLYMV67QYXY6BM/

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    • 30/05/2024 by Nicky Clouston

      Photo credit: Sinead McGirven Photography

  • Thank you 🤩 x

      16 May 2024

    Thank you so much to each and every person who has continued to donate to the page to help the Petrie Family, they are so appreciative of how willing people are to help them through Nic’s treatment.

    On Monday, Nic had spoken about getting family photos, prior to her treatment. I offered to organise someone, and we also talked about getting her hair and makeup done, as a treat.

    A few years ago, I had seen photos from a wedding, I thought were amazing, so with this in mind I sent an email to Sinead of Sinead McGirven Photography, asking if she had any time available before the 20th May.

    At the same time, I reached out to Koren of KP Bridal Hair. I had seen photos, of how talented she was too!

    I was amazed when they both messaged back, saying they would love to help Nic, and neither of these lovely humans expected payment. I was blown away. Koren, and Sinead didn’t know Nic but, both were willing to go out of their way to help her.

    A big thank you too, to Kirsten at Amplified Costemica, who booked Nic and her mum in straight away, even though Kirsten had staff away, and was starting her Maternity Leave. She was amazing, and offered a space for Koren to work also.

    A big shout out for today to Koren, Kirsten and Sinead for being such generous, kind humans.

    Thank you.

    Nicky Clouston

    https://sineadmcgivern.com/

    Sinead McGirven Photgraphy - FB

    KP Bridal Hair - FB

    www.amplifiedcosmetica.co.nz

    Amplified Cosmetica Makeup Artist and Beauty Studio - FB Link

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  • An update from Nic and Nicky x

      14 May 2024

    Hi 👋

    We just wanted ti give you an update on Nic.

    Last week, Nic attended an appointment with an Oncologist at Mercy Hospital.

    From there she has been given an option to receive treatment moving forward. The treatment will begin on the 21st May.

    A message from Nic follows:

    “I am on a combination of drugs called, Folfoxiri - Modified drugs, for 8-16 weeks, they are funded, and then I have an opportunity to take an unfunded BRAF specific drug, called Ceiteximab Encrorafenib.

    This will cost approximately $10-$15k per month, with an estimate of $60-$70k in total. It is not funded in NZ at all.

    This specific drug is to target my aggressive tumour, and will hopefully extend my life. As the BRAF mutation only occurs in 15% of bowel cancers - the Give A Little page will give me a fighting chance”.

    A massive thank you to you all, for continuing to support Nic, and her family. It is so appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Nic Petrie and Nicky Clouston

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  • Thank you for your support. 🌻

      3 May 2024

    Hi 👋

    Thank you so much, to each person who has donated to this page, to help and support Nic since her diagnosis. It means so much.

    Nic and Andrew have been completely overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown to both themselves, and their family, during this challenging and devastating time.

    I will keep you updated in the coming weeks. Nic’s focus in the last eleven days has been recovering from her massive surgery.

    Thank you,

    Nicky Clouston

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