Terry the Tumor (Brain)

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“She’s always said, other people have it worse”.

Greymouth, West Coast

Nicole White, a much loved friend and Nursing colleague, is about to undergo her 4th major brain surgery since her initial rare brain tumor diagnosis in 2017. Nicole has spent years on oral chemotherapy in an attempt to keep her tumor (Terry) at bay. Her last surgery to remove Terry was only 5 months ago.

Nicole still can’t drive and has only just returned back to work in her usual capacity. She was just starting to get back to a somewhat normal life, playing sport and doing the things she loves but has been suffering from increased headaches and lethargy. Sadly, imaging has confirmed everyone’s worst fears. Terry has returned, this time with a vengeance, bigger and faster than thought possible. This has left her team baffled and having to come up with a different plan of action.

This has been very overwhelming for Nicole, but she continues to be brave, resilient and always say's others have it worse. This next surgery on November 29th, is to remove the rare and reappearing tumor, followed by Radiotherapy when she’s well enough and whatever else is required as her treatment plan evolves.

***Please see below for the latest update post surgery.

Abigail McLachlan's involvement (page creator)

Friend and Nursing colleague.

Use of funds

Unfortunately, Nicole has no leave left as this was used 5 months ago for her previous surgery. I’m hoping this page can help relieve financial pressures while Nicole has no income for the foreseeable future and help her focus on treatment and recovery.

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Latest update

Update from Nicole post surgery   19 December 2024

Hi all, here’s a little update from Nicole ❤️

Most recent news, my new histology isn't flash showing new and increasing malignancy. There is only one other person with this tumor make up in whole world! This means they have no idea what they are working with. It’s been sent to the states for further investigation and a second opinion. Hopefully results will be back mid Jan, and from there they will make a bit of a plan on how to attack this beast. They have told me that most people who have similar (but not the same at all) tumors will eventually die from the cancer, but they can't give me a time-frame, could be 10 years, could be much longer. I have been given very little info and am unsure what my life will entail from here, but we are still keeping heads high and positive right now as that's all we can do. Xxx

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 05 Feb 2025
Always in my thoughts… hope we can help even if it’s a little
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Feb 2025
$1,000
Li
Li on 26 Jan 2025
I hope this helps in some small way.
$50
Pat
Pat on 02 Jan 2025
To one lovely lady
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Luan
Luan on 30 Dec 2024
Kia kaha Nicole. Sending you healing and strongs 💕
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This campaign started on 26 Nov 2024 and ends on 14 May 2025.