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My cancer story

In late 2022, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer.  
Father of two young boys, a fit and healthy, 41 year old family man.

The prognosis was not good. 
We could not have been more shocked and devastated by this news. 
Cancer really can affect anyone. 

Surgery, 18 months of vigorous treatment schedules, two oncologists, experimental drugs and plenty of tears along the way, and Jason’s cancers are no longer showing on his scan. 
How lucky are we to have a second chance! 
Our fight continues with fortnightly  “maintenance” treatment and ongoing  quarterly PET scans, to keep the cancer at bay.  We are so grateful  to share this story, and provide awareness. 

Jason visited a doctor one year prior to his diagnosis, presenting with typical bowel cancer symptoms, but sent away with some cream and no further thought. 
Two months prior to diagnosis, Jason took himself to emergency during a football game at the MCG with severe abdominal pain, only to be sent away to see a GP after no cancer markers showed in his blood tests. 
We visited emergency another two times in the months leading up to his diagnosis,  only to be sent away without a scan. By the time Jason’s cancer was detected, it had spread to his liver, lymph nodes in his chest and spine. We were told by our first oncologist that he could only “buy us some more time”. We needed more then this, and thank goodness, we didn't stop there. 

I encourage everyone to listen to their bodies, and if something doesn’t seem right, don’t take no for an answer, no matter how old you are, early detection can save lives! 
The same goes for specialist advise, if it doesn’t feel right, get a second opinion. We have been fortunate to find an oncologist who is leading the way with treatment studies and has a positive can do attitude. This shows in Jason's amazing results to date. 

Our cancer journey has highlighted the wonderful support services cancer council offers as well as funding for critical medical research. 

It’s this research that gives us and the other, almost 1 in 2 people affected by cancer, hope for a cure and a longer life.


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Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds that go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

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$55.50

Annika Oborne

$58.02

Yakko

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing. Keep fighting the good fight. We are all here for you. 😊

$26.38

Nicolette Heath

Thanks for sharing your story Kate and raising awareness for such an important issue.

$58.02

Reg Stene

Thank you Kate for sharing your story. Stay strong and this morning tea we’ll continue to raise awareness and raise funds for a much needed cause. Thanks!

$42.20

Ian Andrews

Such a wonderful cause, and so happy you and Jason have been winning the battle.

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Rachel Howman

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Morgan Elliott

Wishing you and your family all the very best Kate. Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness and funds.

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C Milligan

Thank you for sharing your families story, Kate. I am so glad to hear the cancer is no longer showing in the scans. Sending you and your family lots of love.

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H Foong

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Kate Wilkinson

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