Brisbane here we come!
6 November 2023As a family we have decided to seek another opinion to see if there are alternative options to what is currently being offered.
Today Kirsten had her first appointment via video with an immunologist in Brisbane. The appointment was totally overwhelming but we are very grateful for his insight and ideas.
Basically, Kirsten is far too complicated and her care is being transferred to a professor at The Wesley Hospital in Auchenflower, Brisbane, he is dually trained as a rheumatologist and immunologist. The tests and treatment options this doctor has available to him far exceeds anybody in New Zealand and Queensland.
Our immunologist has been in contact with a specialist at Auckland Hospital who basically said that people like Kirsten die in our country as the complexity of her exceeds any technology and treatments available.
We have been warned that Kirsten's treatment will most likely exceed $100,000 per year and she needs to get to Brisbane urgently!
Funds will now also be used towards flights and accommodation, private medical tests, private consultation fees in Australia