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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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