From Terminal to Possible: My Miracle Cancer Journey
4 December 2025Kia Ora , Talofa , Hello!
As many of you know, in March I was given a devastating diagnosis: inoperable, advanced gastric cancer with a prognosis of just one year. At that time, surgery wasn't an option because the cancer had spread. My only hope was a combination of Chemotherapy and an unfunded immunotherapy drug called Nivolumab. The treatment worked better than anyone dared to hope. The scans in September showed that the immunotherapy and chemotherapy had done their job. There was no spread of the cancer and the response was so significant that my medical team changed my status from "inoperable" to "operable." In October, I underwent a major surgery to remove the primary tumor. Out of 24 lymph nodes removed, the cancer remained in only one. The main tumor was now resected too. The Next Steps While the surgery was a success, the fight isn't over yet. To ensure the cancer does not return, my oncologists have recommended I continue the Nivolumab immunotherapy for another six months. This is to "mop up" any microscopic cells left behind and protect this second chance at life I’ve been given.
Because this drug remains unfunded in New Zealand, I need to raise a further $45,000 to complete this treatment.
I am asking for your help one last time to cross this finish line. You have already bought me time—now, you are helping continue to have a future with Mahalia-June and Amaia.
Thankyou for standing with us! & Merry Christmas from me and girls. 🎄❤️
Sariah. X
