Taylor was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019.
After surgery, Taylor started an aggressive course of chemotherapy, only to discover she had a genetic mutation, which meant it wouldn’t work.
“The cancer had spread to my liver, pancreas, abdominal lining, lungs, chest, the outside of my heart and in my throat,” explains Taylor.
There was little hope left. Her choices were palliative care or finding a clinical trial.
Taylor joined a trial run by Dr Ladwa, a PA Researcher whose work you’ve helped to fund.
Taylor was treated using immunotherapy, where drugs help the body’s own immune system to find and destroy cancer cells.
“The results have been nothing short of miraculous,” says Taylor. “I’m two years cancer free.”
For the first time since her devastating diagnosis, Taylor isn’t worrying if this Christmas might be her last.
Donate now to make sure patients like Taylor don’t run out of options. It could one day mean more Christmases—more time—with someone you love.
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