Ashleigh Longueira (40) lives in Sandton, Gauteng with her husband and daughter.

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My Story 

I found a lump (the size of a pea) in her breast in August 2015. After consulted with my gynaecologist at Morningside Hospital and was sent for a sonar; nothing was found. The lump growing bigger, and I kept calling my gynaecologist, who suggested it was nothing and that I come see him in the new year of January 2016. 5 months later, at which point the lump was the size of a R5 coin, my doctor finally referred me to a surgeon. At which point I sought out a second opinion, and a week  later the results where back: I have Breast Cancer that was PR negative HER2 positive ER positive.

Treatment consisted of six rounds of doxorubicin, 12 rounds of paclitaxel, 18 rounds of trastuzumab, a lumpectomy and lymph node removal, 30 radiation sessions and goserelin injections every three months for five years until 2020. I was consistent with check-ups.

Five years later, I discovered the breast cancer had metastasised. On Boxing Day 2020, I felt horrible, it was like my body couldn’t move. My local GP said I should go to casualty. They did a full blood test and my liver- and tumour count were high. I then had a CT scan and the doctor said I need to contact my oncologist as it looks like cancer. The next day my oncologist called and booked me in hospital where I had another CT scan and a liver biopsy. Diagnosis: mets in my liver, bone T5 and C5 and well as lymph nodes.

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Support for ongoing treatment 

This is where I need help! I have been through many rounds of treatment for her2 positive cancer, some work, others not, over the last 18months. I have 1 treatment every 3 weeks.There is now a new ground breaking treatment, Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) that my specialists want to test, it is however extremely expensive. Currently my Medical Aid, won’t cover the full treatment so I’m looking for a sponsor to donate.

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The Short fall from Discovery is 

R32,085.00 / every 3 weeks.

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I would like to find a Sponsor that is willing to help cover the short fall every 3 weeks, for 6 treatments of this ground breaking treatment. 

 

If you would like more info please get in touch with me on:

Ashleigh : 0827758090 

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Or donation direct to my account:

AE Williams Longueira / FNB Saving

Account No: 62354816327

Branch Code: 250655