11 YEARS SINCE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE CANCER, DESIREE FRASER CONTINUES HER BATTLE. Only about 80 people a year are diagnosed with ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA, a rare cancer with no cure. Many other cancers demonstrate a higher probability of survival as the period of remission and being cancer-free increases.
Where patients with ACC are not classified as 'being in remission' but with 'No Findings Present' (NFP) and the longer they are NFP, the probability of the cancer returning increases.
On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist' I caught up with Desiree to see how she was progressing after our initial 'Cuppa' a year ago. (to listen to the original interview click HERE )
After having income protection insurance and full private health cover, Desiree is now $60k out of pocket, has had 60 medical procedures and is currently on a waiting list to reconstruct her jaw which has all but disintegrated as a result of the radiation therapy.
And through all this, Desiree continues her tireless work with her foundation, Without a Ribbon.
Desiree's story is one of courage, resilience and service for fellow cancer 'warriors'
Whilst raising funds for her charity is vital to continue it's valuable work, raising awareness is critical! PLEASE, PLEASE SHARE THIS TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS AND OTHER RARE CANCERS. IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING. PLEASE.