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PAGE 8 BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday September 30 2020 ews Pink Ribbon walk in memory of mother BEVAN SANDISON is doing the Pink Ribbon Walk next month in memory of his mother Raewynne who lost her battle with breast cancer in April 2018. “I’m doing this walk, along with my kids, Katie, 12, and Emma, 9, to remember my mum/ their nana,” he said. “She was an amazingly strong woman, who inspirationally fought the good fight for us, for a few years after being diagnosed, giving us some extra time to grow new memories with her.” Sandison said his mother was ment hadn’t been as successful diagnosed after finding a lump as had thought, but rather, had in 2013. As it was caught early metastasised into stage 4 cancer, she was able to get radiation having spread to her bones. treatment. The treatment was “Being given the new prognosis considered a success and the that stage 4 has no cure, was prognosis was great. She was able literally devastating news, and I to continue working as a secondary school teacher through until ting there with mum at the hos- will always vividly remember sit- she retired a year or so later. pital receiving the news. I knew “However, very shortly afterwards, and with big plans ahead the information made available little about breast cancer, and so for her retirement with dad, her from Breast Cancer Foundation world and ours, got turned upside NZ was very helpful in those down when one Sunday morning, early stages as we all tried to whilst lifting a bag of groceries come to terms with things. out of the car boot, a bone in her “The following couple of years upper arm suddenly broke clean were riddled with hospital visits, through,” said Sandison. radiation treatment to shrink “X-rays and scans then confirmed the worst, that her treat- the spine and other places, tumours that kept appearing on and MEMORY: Bevan Sandison with his mother Raewynne who died of cancer in 2018. various drug treatments. Having damaged a nerve in her arm when her arm broke, affecting her hand meaning she was no longer able to drive, the resultant trips to the oncologist became a regular part of live for the family as we all chipped in to help with transport and to attend and support mum. “Through it all, including some very tough times, the care and treatment mum received was simply amazing, and the new oral chemo pill she was on, did a wonderful job of extending her time, and allowing us to enjoy some valuable time with her, and for her to see her grandkids get a couple of years older, before she finally had to leave us.” •The walk will be held on Saturday, October 17, in Hagley Park, with pre-event entertainment from 2.15pm and the walk starting at 3pm. Tickets are available online now at pinkribbonwalk.co.nz •In the Canterbury District Health Board region around 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and every year around 77 will die. •Pink Ribbon Walks are annual fundraisers which celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember those who have been lost, promote breast health awareness, and raise muchneeded funds to work towards Breast Cancer Foundation NZ vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. •With 5km and 10km routes, the walks are accessible to everyone, no matter their age or fitness level. Supporters who aren’t keen on walking can still take part by signing up to be a volunteer marshal or cheer squad member. About Breast Cancer in New Zealand More than 3300 women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer in NZ – that’s nine women a day 90-95 per cent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. •Around 350 NZ women under the age of 45 (when free mammograms start) will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year – that’s one woman a day •More than 650 women will die of breast cancer this year – about the size of a large primary school •The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the outcome. The 10-year survival rate is 92 per cent if the cancer is detected by regular screening mammogram Breast Cancer Foundation NZ recommends women consider having yearly breast screening mammograms at age 40-49 years of age, then screen every two years from age 50 •Free screening is available for women from age 45 through BreastScreen Aotearoa Family Owned & Operated RetiRement Village Apartment for sale Priced from $215,000 1 bedroom Inquiries to Mark 021 328 100 Get In touch: 437 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011 Call Jess for care bed inquiries. 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