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Wednesday 19th Feb Hi my name is Nelson Curyer, I am currently 24 years of age, live in Adelaide, Australia and I have an extremely aggressive case of cancer and I am running out of hope without your help. This isn’t a position I ever expected I would ever be in. I have never been the type of person to call out for financial support but here I am now facing the harsh reality of what this illness can bring financially to people’s lives, this is my cancer story. Back in February 2020 shortly after my 21st birthday I was given the shocking news that I had been diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma (BCOR variant), a rare aggressive bone cancer. I was given the news from an MRI scan done on my pelvic and back region due to having extreme discomfort of nerve pain running down my left leg. It turned out I had an Apple sized tumour growing in my left pelvic bone, which travelled into my spine. This news was extremely unexpected and upsetting as I thought I had hurt myself at Plumbing Trade school, or in the gym, being quite an active young bloke, but that was far from the case. After discussing all the options for treatment with my oncologist Dr Ganessan Kichenadasse at Flinders medical Centre, I started high dose chemotherapy shortly weeks after the devastating news, for the first 4 months to begin this new life changing journey. I then travelled to Sydney for an operation and underwent a 13 hour procedure, removing the tumour from my pelvis and spine and inserting a 3D Titanium implant into the required area by Dr Paul Stalley. Nelson's 3D titanium implant Once I had recovered from my operation I travelled back to Adelaide and continued with a further 3 months of chemotherapy combined with radiation around the areas that the tumours were removed. After an extremely hard 10 months of this process I finally rang the bell at Flinders Infusion Suite that I was in remission at the end of 2020. I truly thought the hardest battle in my life was finally over and I could move forward from this nightmare of a year, but unfortunately about a year later I was given the news that my cancer had come back in my pelvic region and lungs. My heart sunk, I was shocked how this extremely rare cancer could be so aggressive after all the damage I had put my body through. It turned out this was only the beginning of my tough journey fighting, but the only difference was now repeating a similar process with a more weakened body and a cancer that was more angry than ever to stick around and take over. Since then I have undergone several more operations in my back region removing tumours. Further tumours have also appeared in my lungs and kidney. The tumours have been treated with radiation and chemotherapy. The relapses of this disease just would not stop. The more operations and traditional treatments I did, the worse my cancer would come back overtime and the weaker my body and health is currently becoming. Nelson and his Father I am now at the stage where I’m not finding traditional treatments to be working on my cancer anymore, and now I’m looking at other treatment avenues my chemo oncologist is recommending. My family and I have already spent multiple thousands of dollars on operations, treatments and travel just to find out horrible news again and again. As a result of this devastating illness I was unable to complete the third year of my Plumbing Apprenticeship. I was fortunate to obtain employment at a Plumbing sales company, which has been interrupted with treatments and operations that has affected my ability to attend at times, due to side effects and my body being overall weaker to handle full time employment. My employer, Highgrove Bathrooms has been extremely supportive and understanding about my situation. My partner Britteney has been by my side from the beginning, we were fortunate enough to get engaged late last year. She is my rock, and we are planning on getting married next year and sharing a long and happy life together. We are trying our hardest to hold onto hope and find a positive outcome of life from an extremely hard situation. Nelson and Britteney I am a very enthusiastic person that tries to stay positive majority of the time for my family, friends and most importantly my partner. I have always been very career driven to make something of myself even with all the setbacks life has thrown at me. I always seem to get back up and keep trying to move forward and explore new opportunities, whether that’s treatments for my cancer or work and activity related. A lot has changed in my life in a very short few years but I always seem to look on the bright side of a very difficult situation to mentally and physically deal with. Here I am now writing to whoever is reading my story hoping I can find the help my family and I are in desperate need for. This is to continue my new immunotherapy treatment I am currently doing and potential further treatments that may be worth trying in the near future as the fight isn’t over for me just yet. Immunotherapy is one of the newest, but also becoming the biggest, life changing treatment opportunities for different cancers that are out there. Right now this immunotherapy is costing me $3,500 every 3 weeks and this is meant to be ongoing for two years minimum. Any financial donation could be life changing for me. All I want to be able to do is live as long as I can with my family, friends and beautiful fiancé and make the most of what the good part of life can offer to all of us. Every week that goes by the harder the battle is becoming and your support is now the only way I may still have a chance to live on and finally find the light at the end of the tunnel and put this struggling life behind me. Nelson and his Mother Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Kind Regards, Nelson Curyer ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Andrew Buratti
$1.5k
Mitsubishi Electric Australia
Wishing you all the best with your recovery
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Olivia Cox
We love you Nelson! Liv & Steve x
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Mainaircommercial
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Mainairservice
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Rca Transfer
Hi Nelson. I recently heard of your horrific situation from a friend. Just to let you know that I'm one of many who is thinking of you at this time.
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Rca Transfer
Wishing you a speedy recovery, with love,
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Tom’s Dental
Good Luck Nelson
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Adam Mitchell
Love you mate stay strong
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Adam Mitchell
Always thinking of you mate 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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Adam Mitchell
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Adam Mitchell
Love you mate
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Adam Mitchell
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Adam Mitchell
Stay strong mate
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Richard And Kate Vines
With our very best wishes. Stay strong.
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Ross Mcnab
Good luck with the operation and treatment, keep up the good fight. From Ross and Cathy McNab x
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Fantech Australia
From the Fantech Adelaide office
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Csj Electrical
GOOD LUCK AND ALL THE BEST
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Iotics Pty Ltd
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Rca Transfer
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Helena Gawlinska
Good luck Nelson
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Mon Saunders
Praying for a positive outcome for you and the family Nelson xx
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Highgrove Bathrooms
Hey Nelson. One of my best friends is going through the same with his son. Stay strong and keep positive, you will kick it's ass.
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Tony Aloisi
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System Solutions Engineering Pty Ltd
Keep positive.
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Brad Mawson
$100
Dee Hache
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Shelley Linda
Legend!
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Damien Kschammer
Hey Mate, keep fighting! You got this
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Trevor Kschammer
Keep going Mate
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Nick King
Never Give up The glass is always half full
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Felicity Nutter
My heart is breaking Nelson. What an incredibly inspiring young man you are. Felicity, Orora
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Barbara Westlake
Wishing you all the best Nelson . Barb and John
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Teresa Ibarra
You are stronger and more resilient than you know. Your courage in facing this challenge is an inspiration to us all. Stay strong, you are not alone <3
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Kane Chandler
Never quit, you have an amazing team around you
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Zoe And Chris Pearson
Keep going Nelson, stay strong.
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Kylie Newman
Stay strong Nelson and never give up! Wishing you the very best for your treatment. Kylie
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Karen & Kym Mclachlan
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Karen & Kym Mclachlan
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Karen Mclachlan
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Elaine Diprose
In 1984 my brother lost his battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. I am hoping that the immunotherapy is a way forward to a future with better results for those that have this rare cancer
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Rebecca Wilson
This is a time of giving - but instead of an extra present under the tree I hope this donation can play a small part in getting the treatment you need
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Nyky Napier-reynolds
I hope you can enjoy your Christmas day! Cancer and sarcoma sucks!! 🥰🎄
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Rca Transfer
Keep strong & stay positive 💙
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Peter Curyer
Nelson, positive thoughts your way mate. Keep up the great attitude! From a distant side of the family. Pete
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Ilija Djurickovic
I love you my bro! Keep strong 💪🏽
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Brandon Nagy
Get well mate, Brandon
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Highgrove Trading
Nelson you are an amazing person and we are behind you
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Julia Rajkovich
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Julia Rajkovich
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Rajan Rijal (hb Fawkner)
Wish you all the best!
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Rca Transfer
Wishing you all the best from the Cunningham Family
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C & K Sykaras
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Rca Transfer
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Greenbah Groodles
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Tim Pyyvaara
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Garry Nash
Hope you can continue to stay strong Nelson, and good luck
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Hugh Macmillan
I admire your brave attitude - Good Luck Nelson!
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Greg Savage
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Greg Bywater
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Belinda Grant
Wishing all the very best with your treatment
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Danielle Wilson
Thoughts are with you
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Brenton Roberts
Keep up the fight mate, you're doing an amazing job and are an inspiration! Will be praying for you and your family! We haven't met but I work at Orora with your cousin Adam. Have an amazing wedding!!
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John Evans
Hi Nelson keeping you in our prayers
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Rca Transfer
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Rca Transfer
Sorry I can’t afford more. Stay positive. You’ve got this
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Bronwyn White
Sending you my very best wishes, Nelson x
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Rca Transfer
Wishing you all the very best - healing, health and a long and happy life.
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Rca Transfer
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Judy Young
Wishing you all the best
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David Grinston
A small gift to wish you well in 2024
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Alison Smith
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Rca Transfer
Just lost one of my uni friends to a rare cancer, I stumbled upon your page whilst donating to him.
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Rca Transfer
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Rca Transfer
💪👊
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Megan Wheatley
Sending you best wishes and positive thoughts!
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Amanda Gould
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Dayna Holt
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Melissa Kelly
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Zeb Nanka
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Mone' Kraemer
Take care mate.. you seem to be a fighter.. keep on. - Mone' (HG Head office)
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Leiza Williams
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Melissa Crouch
All the best Nelson - From Highgrove Bathrooms Penrith
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Kazuhisa Honjo
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Bronwyn White
Nelson, sending all my healthy vibes your way, from one sarcoma warrior to another x
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Jason Kelley
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Chloe Smith
Wishing you all the best Nelson, stay strong!
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Jessica Preston
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Rca Transfer
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Rca Transfer
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Melissa Balfoort
Hi Nelson, Sorry, it's not much, but I hope a little goes a long way. Sending love and prayers. Melissa Balfoort. Highgrove Head Office Receptionist
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Melissa Balfoort
Hi Nelson, Thinking of you. Hope my little bit goes toward the bigger picture. Good luck with the rest of your treatment. Melissa Balfoort Head Office Receptionist. Big Love :)
Duncan has told us what an inspiration you are, Nelson wishing you all the best from everyone at Fortescue Cloudbreak.