Help Laura Heal her NET cancer

Hi everyone,

Firstly, I'd like to introduce myself: My name is Laura McKeen, and I am proud to say I am a close and dear friend to both Laura and Paul Anderson, for whom I am setting up this GoFundMe page.

As many of you will know, Laura was diagnosed with a rare and incurable stage 4 neuroendocrine tumour in the pancreas with metastasis in her peritoneum back in July 2020. Initially, Laura commenced chemotherapy treatment in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, Laura's bone marrow did not tolerate it well, and she only managed 7 out of the 12 sessions, leaving her in a very vulnerable situation with little to no treatment options available in the UK.

It was in July 2021, Laura sought alternative treatment at the Hope4Cancer Clinic in Cancun, Mexico, where she started immunotherapy and specific protocols with the hope of stabilising the disease and preventing further progression. Through the ongoing support and generous donations, Laura was able to purchase the necessary equipment to continue her protocol at home in Edinburgh and until recently, it had proven to be effective in stabilising the main neuroendocrine tumour.

In July 2022, Laura commenced PRRT (peptide receptor radionuclide therapy) in Glasgow under the care of her NET specialist team. This is targeted radiotherapy to treat the extensive peritoneal disease as well as, the spread to her lymphatic system and liver. Laura completed the PRRT, but once again had adverse effects on her platelet count and her overall quality of life due to the side effects of the treatment.

This brings us to the present situation and the challenges that Laura and Paul now face.

Unfortunately, after a recent emergency CT scan in December, it has shown extensive growth to the liver lesions, which until now were stable. This is a huge cause for concern for both Laura and her oncology team.

Time is now of the essence to try and do everything we can to get Laura the treatment she so desperately needs and deserves. At present, we are looking into further immunotherapy treatment in Mexico and Germany. One of which is the Williams Cancer Institute in Mexico, which has ongoing studies and treatment options available, including intra-tumoral immunotherapy for Laura, but with a starting cost of £140,000. 

Throughout her initial diagnosis and new way of life as it were, Laura has continued to show strength and courage. She is a true fighter, which is why we need to get behind our girl and do everything we can. 

My hope for Laura with your help and generosity is to give her every chance at fighting this aggressive cancer and give her and her family hope for the future

Thank you everyone for your ongoing support for Laura. 

Laura xx