James Finlayson Melanoma Treatment

$13,231 donated

Given by 66 generous donors in around 4 months

James needs to raise more than $210,000 for the melanoma treatment Ipilimumab, which is now his only chance for survival. Together with fam

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Ipilimumab is a new drug which has a very good success rate at treating melanoma. It is not funded at all in NZ. One course of the drug will cost approximately $170,000. Medical care and administering the drug, hospital day stays, CT and MRI scans add another $40,000. All private, thanks again Government. Click on Activity to read more.

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Update for 16/02/2014 16 February 2014

Hi to all James' friends, Many of you will have already heard that sadly James passed away peacefully, and without pain early on Saturday morning. He bravely fought his battle with cancer to the very end and we are so proud of his strength. His funeral will be in his beloved shed here at our home on Wednesday 19 February at 11.30am. Thank you for your donations - we will use them to cover the costs of the care that he received. I have lost my wonderful husband and soulmate but know that he will be at peace now. Jeni and James' family

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