Donate to help Tammy fight stage 4 cancer

We are reaching out to our friends and family for support as I begin my fight against stage 4 Cancer.

Four days before Christmas 2024, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer with lymph node involvement. This news absolutely devastated my daughter Courtney and I. Then we were dealt another low blow, the passing of my mum on Boxing Day .

Over the next 6 weeks we spent endless days at hospital appointments with doctors, surgeons, oncologist, radiographers and other specialists undergoing more ultrasounds, genetic blood work, mammograms, biopsies, CT, MRI and PET scans. This by far, has been the hardest time ever in my and Courtney's life, yet we still remain positive. And I'm determined to fight hard. As most of you know I have always valued my independence, but I really can't do this alone.

Then on Friday the 7th of Feb 2025 my oncologist gave us more devastating news, that the cancer had spread to more lymph nodes and to my hip, spine, pelvis ribs, and chest wall. I was immediately placed on pain patches and medications. The following Friday, 14th of Feb, I had another appointment to inform me that the cancer had spread to my liver also. The priority now is focused on the cancer in my spine. Urgent and critical treatment is required before further damage is done which could effect my ability in doing everyday tasks, and could possibly land me in a wheelchair.

Chemotherapy, radiation and targeted drugs will begin this week. We have a long rough journey ahead, but together, and with the help of friends we will stay strong.

My daughter and I have already struggled emotionally and financially. Both of us having to take so much time off work for all these appointments. This go fund has been set up by Courtney and myself so we both do not need to worry about financial burdens to come, and so I can give my everything to fight this head on. Oncologist have advised I will be in treatment for life, this will include radiation, chemo therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, lots of medications and a lot of surgeries (not all will be covered in the public system) and the purchase of equipment ( when the time comes) , hiring help around the house and hospital Parking fees. Unfortunately there is NO CURE for me.

Any contribution big or small will help ease the financial burden of medical and living expenses that we are already finding overwhelming. We appreciate any help you can offer, whether it's a donation or the simple sharing of this page, some home cooked meals, or even some help around the home. Your support means the world to us right now.

For those that do not wish to donate through the Go Fund Me service. You can donate directly to our account.

Account name - Tammy McCallum

-- bsb - 063097

-- Account number - 42312586

Thankyou

Updates of my fight against this cruel disease will be posted to this page.

My fight will be an aggressive one, but I do understand the severity of it and I will fight hard with what is to come .

Thankyou for your support, generosity, and kindness