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This week, Science needs your help
- Alex Warwick, 23, was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 brain tumour after falling ill during a FaceTime call, delaying urgent care.
- With NHS options exhausted, his family started a JustGiving page to fund immunotherapy in Germany, estimated at £200,000.
- The fundraiser rapidly gained traction, with more than 2,700 donors contributing within weeks.
- Doctors say the blood-brain barrier complicates brain cancer treatment, necessitating approaches like immunotherapy.
- Immunotherapy could help by training the immune system to target tumour antigens and cross the blood-brain barrier.
- The family hopes supporters will review JustGiving terms before donating and access the campaign through the provided link or QR code.
- Alex’s sister praised supporters for their messages and generosity amid the urgent fundraising drive.
- Alex had a prognosis of 12 to 18 months at diagnosis, heightening the urgency of securing treatment funds.
- The piece notes the broader context of brain tumour diagnoses in the UK, with ongoing need for advanced therapies.
- Fundraising page details and the QR code are provided to facilitate donations for Alex’s treatment.
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