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CITYRAIL GONE CityRail has been replaced by Sydney Trains as part of a State Government revamp of the transport system, but trains were still late this week. Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, said she can’t promise every train will be on time but improvements are being made.
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Mother, Joanne Nicholls, needs help raising money so she can receive cancer treatment in Mexico.
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t’s been a long battle for Stanmore mum Joanne Nicholls, who has struggled for years with cancer. In 2005 Joanne was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery to remove the cancer, as well as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In 2008 she had reconstructive surgery as well as preventative surgery to remove her ovaries. In 2009 the cancer came back, this time in her bones. She then went onto oral chemotherapy which enabled her to live another four years,
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however the side effects were too devastating to enable her to continue the treatment. She began to research overseas cancer treatment alternatives after being frustrated that no treatment could be sought in Australia. Now, thanks to her extensive research Joanne has found a place. In Sanoviv Mexico. Joanne said when you get to a point in seeking treatment, you run out of options, and look for alternatives. She desperately needs funds to help her get there. So why Mexico? “Here in Australia and in other parts of the world there is a ‘one size fits all’ treatment, but we are all individuals,” she said.
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“Th is hospital has a number of treatments under the one roof. They implement a strategy according to your own needs, including mental and physical therapy.” Joanne said the treatment at the Mexican hospital is all about managing the illness. There is individualised testing on a person’s biological make-up and the treatments they apply are tailored to the individual. Joanne is the mother of 10-year-old Arame. She is unable to work and is seeking your help to raise $50,000 to continue her treatment overseas. Donations are welcome at www.youcaring.com by searching for Joanne Nicholls.
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