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Leanne Russell-Jones

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Every step
matters this
Men’s Health Week.

I’m taking strides to save men’s lives.

Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1 in 5 men are likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime. My Graham was diagnosed with an aggressive advanced prostate cancer last October with no enlargement or previous symptoms, just very high PSA.

That’s why, this Men’s Health Week, I’m making every step count.

Will you donate today and help fund new research to detect and defeat prostate cancer?

Help me raise funds to support those impacted by prostate cancer

Raised

$3,776

My Goal

$2,700

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My Updates

Beating the pain

Monday 23rd Jun
12/6 Hospice in Melbourne, 3rd attempt to try to manage pain. 19/6 Off to St V's, let's try radiotherapy to reduce cancerous lymph mass in pelvis to reduce pain.  Unable to lie flat due to back pain that might just be because of various back injuries in his building/plumbing life.  Nerve block, no, can't lie long enough, so epidural given today.  Measure up tomorrow & then Radiation ASAP. Fingers X'd!

K$389+ raised

Tuesday 17th Jun
There's still time to donate to this, so proud to have been part of something that will help our men in the future, my bowling mates, my cousin's partners, sons, nephews.  Cheers everyone. 

Thank you

Monday 16th Jun
This is the first time I've got behind something in ages! You helped me achieve my original target X 8!
I still urge every male in my life to ask for numbers when they have their PSA tested, it's just a blood test.  If it's less than 3, great.  But if it's higher or you have pee issues get a referral to a Urologist. And don't wait! X

Thank you!

Sunday 15th Jun
We live in a small country town, a community.  So many people have reached out to us since Graham became ill - thank you all.  Graham was a big friendly plumber who is now very unwell and this cancer has really knocked him around!
I hope we can raise a few more $ today!

8 months after diagnosis

Friday 13th Jun
Thanks to those who have supported my efforts!  The cause is so important now I'm so aware of how easy this condition was to miss.  
Jonesy is presently at Caritas Christi in Kew, this is a Hospice but they are trying to get him through another pain crisis and give some quality of life. X

May 18 2025

Friday 30th May
The night before IV Chemo commenced!

The 6 good weeks cont'd

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The 6 good weeks

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Christmas 24

Friday 30th May

Diagnosis

Friday 30th May

The 7 Months after diagnosis

Friday 30th May
Mid October - diagnosis of Advanced Prostate Cancer at St Vincents Melbourne which has mutated and invaded lymphatic system, Graham started on testosterone blocker and an alternative chemo tablet to work on hormones. PSMA Pet Scan shows extent of lymph nodes involved. Kidney stent put in because R Ureter (tube to bladder) is being crushed by lymph nodes. 
Nov' 24 First review with local Oncology team and PSA is down to 1.5. Yay, no IV Chemo at this point!  Dec 24 PSA is 0.48.  March 25 PSA is back up to 1.5.  This can happen, but he's now in pain again.   
April - pain getting worse, short hospital stay to try to get on top of pain, finally Graham is sleeping thru' the night for the first time since June 2024!
May scans show liver involvement , MRI shows nothing in bones - time to start IV Chemo, the tablet has not been successful for Graham.

Our story

Thursday 29th May
Hubby of 33 years, Graham was tired for 2 years, but PSA of 3.5 didn't alert Dr to follow up, no other symptoms!  May 24, PSA 33. Referred UROLOGIST who was away 4 weeks, then we got on plane to visit UK son & family & our world exploded. He had terrible back pain. Home again, prostate investigations start with oedema & hydroceles and back pain thrown in.
4 months later 2nd opinion sought and straight into hospital where he was diagnosed with advanced PC, via biopsy of neck lymph gland! Aggressive, and rare for whole lymph system to be involved, we're told.

Thank you to my sponsors

$106.12

David Underwood

Get well Jonesy

$22.58

Hank Bakker

One of the Good Guys.

$126.62

Andrew Knight

Thinking of you both

$66.77

Audra

Go Jonesey! I also have another friend very ill with prostate cancer. So, barracking for you both. xox

$43.60

Kaye Bradshaw

Love to you both, all strength for the journey ahead.

$106.12

Roberta McLean

Appreciation for my wonderful plumber.

$106.12

Violet Town Garage

We are saddened to hear of the condition of one of our best customers and genuine good bloke. You are doing a great job Leanne, send our best wishes to Jonesy. Adam & Tara Barton.

$54.12

Anita Norris

Wishing Graham healing thoughts and prayers and thinking of you both ♡

$22.58

Anne & Brian Crook

Thinking of you both

$54.12

Chris & Sue Bracher

Thoughts and prayers for you both Leanne.

$106.12

Sarah & Andrew Bullen

$43.60

Anonymous

$27.81

Anonymous

$50

Marianne Watt

I was sorry to hear that Graham was not well and hope all the treatment goes well.

$54.12

Anne Kenworthy

❤️

$54.12

Dianne Ellis

$25

Robyn Russell

$20

Robbie Rae

$10

Anonymous

$200

Dawn Blacker

$43.60

Karin

So proud of you Leanne for thinking of others in this tough time.

$11.65

Christine Nicholas

Great effort of an important cause.

$43.60

Dot McKay

$50

Nicole Russell

$54.12

Pam & Murray Ellis

$43.60

Jo Spring

Thinking of you both. X

$43.60

Phong luj

$43.60

Mick O’keefe

$50

WW Bill Wood

From a survivor

$54.12

Lisa Newman

$40

Leanne Russell-Jones

$66.77

Sue Watson

A great article in the Euroa Gazette, which has raised lots of awareness.

$54.12

Faye Mollison

Dear Leanne and Graham, what a battle you are going through. We think of you often. Sending lots of love to you both.

$50

Mal & Trish Delahey

$158.25

Sue & Andrew

With love to Graham & Lee

$5

Jean Lightfoot

With thanks to Jean Lightfoot!

$126.62

Matched Donation

Proudly matched by Tyrepower

$126.62

Bernadette Quinlan

Thinking of you both. If i was in V T I would walk with you.

$54.12

Matched Donation

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$54.12

Sue Taylor

All the best to our favorite plumber

$54.12

Matched Donation

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$54.12

Jan Chambers

$27.81

jan sheargold

$54.12

Jenny Williams

❤️

$43.60

David & Dawn Walters Davies

Wishing you both all the very best xx

$11.65

Kathryn Bunting

$54.12

Erith

A lovely way to raise awareness for something that is too often swept under the rug or kept secret. Great work!

$43.60

Lyn Grentell

❤️

$43.60

Pauline Whyte

Thinking of you

$54.12

Anonymous

Thinking of you both always

$66.77

Irene PITT

$66.77

Anonymous

❤️❤️❤️

You can also Donate via Direct Deposit:
Account Name: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Ltd
BSB: 062 000
Account Number: 12668231
Payment reference: Your full name
To request your receipt: donations@pcfa.org.au