“This is not the journey I thought I’d have, no one thinks they’ll be that person”, Anna diagnosed with brain cancer at 26.
Born on Halloween 1983, with locks of red hair that match her bright and vivacious personality.
For all intents and purposes, Anna’s childhood was a normal one, filled with friends and laughter.
No time to waste
In 2010, as a 26-year-old loving life, out of the blue Anna suffered a seizure. Whilst most people her age were navigating the joys of holidays, careers, relationships, Anna faced the devasting news of a cancer diagnosis.
Anna’s new normal
With a 5-year timeline put in front of her, diagnosed with brain cancer, Anna had to quickly and intensely navigate her new normal.
“Knowing I’ve had a terminal diagnosis,you always think you’re going to have a family, have kids… there’s sort of a life plan and for me those plans went completely out the window.”
Thanks to brilliant cancer research, Anna’s dreams are still alive.
Twelve years since her diagnosis Anna has defied the odds, she has endured more than many could ever imagine and despite that fact she is here and still making others laugh, Anna feels left behind..
“Knowing that I will lose all my mental and physical capacity over time; is the thing I struggle with most. I don’t want to be in a wheelchair or not able to live my life to the fullest”.
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ACRF believes that by funding research into ALL cancer across a broad spectrum of research areas, we can truly explore all angles possible when it comes to tackling this devastating disease. Research like the ACRF funded…
Revolutionising cancer imaging
ACRF Image-X Institute which aims to eradicate cancer through innovation in imaging and targeted x-ray therapy
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ACRF OASIS exploring the potential benefits of holistic treatments such as massage, acupuncture and Chinese medicine in improving short and long-term treatment and quality of life for people with cancer.
Tackling cancer treatment challenges
ACRF Program for Resolving Cancer Complexity and Therapeutic Resistance, where research is focused on the discovery of triggers that drive cancer development, how genetic diversity in cancers affects treatment efficacy, and developing better ways of personalizing cancer therapies to conquer the biggest challenges in cancer today.
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