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Rochelle Goulburn was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 26 March 2013. Sixteen months later, she passed away surrounded by approximately 30 family members in the room with her.
Rochelle was vibrant, full of life, a social butterfly, and a loving, caring and loyal woman. In the sixteen months between diagnosis and death, she lived every day she could to its fullest. We enjoyed family holidays, engagements, weddings and milestone birthdays. She lived to see her first grandson turn one.
But during the sixteen months, Rochelle was undergoing gruelling treatment - 13 rounds of chemotherapy, 10 days of radiation and multiple drains to remove excess fluid from her abdomen. She lost her hair, her appetite and a hell of a lot of weight. She couldn’t eat and some days she couldn’t move from her bed. There was never-ending nausea, tingling in her fingertips and constant shivering as a side-effect of the chemotherapy. During the radiation there was continual abdominal pain as the lasers shot through her stomach to get to the pancreas.
However, despite her pain and discomfort she was determined and resilient. She fought on no matter what the cancer threw at her, calling chemo her 'friend' as it was keeping her alive.
Unfortunately, the treatment was not enough. Rochelle passed away on 3 August 2014, aged only 57.
We know that with increased funding, increased research will follow and with increased research, hopefully pancreatic cancer will become easier to diagnose with more treatment options to give other pancreatic cancer sufferers a better quality of life and give their families hope.
Ultimately, the 'holy grail' is that research will find an early detection test and even a cure to this common cancer.
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Together, we will inspire HOPE.
This page is dedicated to honouring someone dear to me who has been affected by pancreatic cancer.
To pay tribute to them, I am raising funds for this critically underfunded and overlooked disease. I proudly support Dare to Hope, a volunteer-led charity committed to changing outcomes for those impacted by pancreatic cancer by funding vital medical research.
Medical research is the key to achieving breakthroughs in treatment and improving survival rates. Your support can help bring HOPE to those facing this devastating disease.
Please donate today to honor our special person and make a difference. Dare to Hope is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will be emailed a tax receipt.
The more people who learn about their story and the work of Dare to Hope, the greater the impact. Please share this page with family, friends, and colleagues to spread HOPE to more Australians.
