“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.
Friend and Nursing colleague.
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.
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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