Gwynda began participating in a clinical trial at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWCC) in 2021, and what she expected to be a 6-month commitment has turned into a longer-term involvement, with regular assessments, monitoring, and treatments to manage her health.

Gwynda visits the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre monthly for appointments with her Medical Oncologist and Clinical Research Nurse, where she receives regular injections and provides blood samples to the trial. She notes that being part of the trial has kept her from needing blood transfusions, a potential next step if her condition worsened.

Gwynda appreciates the support of her entire team, particularly her Clinical Research Nurse, who has been there every step of the way and explains, that had she needed to travel to Melbourne to be included in a clinical trial, she may not still be here. The financial and emotional investment would have prevented her from taking part.

Looking ahead, Gwynda is optimistic and grateful for the opportunity to be part of something local that could help others in the future. "I’m lucky," she says, “and grateful for every moment.”