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  • 2022

      8 April 2022
    Posted by: Olivia Lowe
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    I just stumbled across a link to this page on a friends Facebook, an thought you know what I should update this for the many people that supported me friends, family & total strangers that might wonder what ever happened to me.

    Since my brain tumour was removed in July 2020 there has been no new cancer! I have had regular oncology appointments and MRI scans to make sure of this!

    Any worry I have I’m straight in for an MRI, I read a lot about the NZ health system failing people but I have been so lucky my oncologist and breast cancer specialist nurse have taken such good care of me and still do! I’ve never had to wait long for appointments or results everything has been quick and easy!

    I don’t know if my diagnosis ever changes from “terminal” to in remission? I guess it doesn’t but I live my life as if cancer was just a blip in my journey!

    Since July 2020 when my brain tumour was removed I have recovered, returned to work, got married and most recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl and little sister to my sweet boy Abel you would have read so much about during my stint with the big C.

    Abel was most definitely my guiding light that got me through such a sh*t time aswell as the support from all of you!

    I feel so lucky to be healthy and well and to have found happiness and been able to bring a new life into this world!

    I know it’s not often you seem to get a happy ending when it comes to someone’s cancer story which is another reason why I thought it was important to share.

    If you are ever diagnosed with cancer don’t let it define you, don’t let it consume you! Keep your head up and soldier on because it is a battle that can be won sometimes and mindset is everything!

    Thank you all so much I will be forever grateful for your generosity and we’ll wishes!

    Take care, Libby x

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    • 09/04/2022 by Geraldine

      So happy to read your update and journey. 🙏🏼💕And also your remarks on the NZ Health Care. I was an RN for fifty years and worked in the Operating Room at Palmerston North Hosp for 16yrs. What a blessing to see you well. Be grateful every day and may the force stay with you.

  • Oncology appointment post brain surgery

      18 August 2020
    Posted by: Olivia Lowe
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    The doctors told me today that they expect the cancer to come back in my brain, and they expect it to do so within the next few years.

    If it does the only treatment option will likely be radiation depending where it shows up more surgery could be on the cards to.

    They said it either will or it won’t that cancer cells don’t really mess around and that if there are more cells anywhere else in my brain they’ll be growing already and will pop up in scans.

    They said there hoping it won’t come back anywhere else in my body.

    they know my body reacts well to chemo so if for any reason it does come back in my body treatments vary but there’s lots they can do for me if this happens chemo wise.

    They think immunotherapy is the way to go if that happens which isn’t government funded but may be covered by my insurance so I will look into this when and if the time comes.

    This wasn’t really news to me, I knew the life expectancy for someone in my shoes was pretty slim, so it was a relief to hear a medical professional confirm and address this.

    I was advised to do anything I want to do and anything I want to get done soon so I am prepared when the time comes.

    I still feel like I have a hole bunch of life left to live and I don’t feel within myself that I’m going anywhere anytime soon and that has to count for something right?

    I still have so many firsts of Abels to see!

    And I 100% plan on seeing them!

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  • 04.08.2020

      4 August 2020
    Posted by: Olivia Lowe
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    Hey everyone,

    I thought I would write a quick update for you all and let you all know how thankful Abel and I are for all of your support.

    I had my brain tumour removed 22.07.2020 I have since been told after testing on this tumour that it is in fact breast cancer that has spread to my head. I am healing well and feeling really good.

    I am at home with my mother Melissa full time who has stopped working for now to care for me and help me care for Abel.

    All of the funds raised will be used for every day living expenses, Vehicle, maintenance, travel & accomodation.

    I can’t tell you all enough how much of a relief this has been with the financial pressure involved.

    Thank you again

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    • 05/08/2020 by Anna

      Oh Libby, that is some scar! Sounding positive though that you can move forward. I pray for your continued recovery and that every last bit of horrible cancer will be banished from your body. God bless dear girl.