Mel Homer on surviving leukaemia and the stranger who saved her life
Broadcaster Mel Homer’s cancer diagnosis came like a bolt from the blue. A year on, she tells Jenni Mortimer how she survived. Mel Homer has visions of meeting…
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Broadcaster Mel Homer’s cancer diagnosis came like a bolt from the blue. A year on, she tells Jenni Mortimer how she survived. Mel Homer has visions of meeting…
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So glad Mel is doing well. What a beautiful story about a stranger donating stem cells. 😢
Yeah nah, nice story but why do we only care about cancer when it's someone famous? Thousands of Kiwis die of leukaemia every year and nobody's writing articles about them.
stuffed mate. She's trying to raise awareness, not make it about her. Take your negativity somewhere else.
true. my cousin died waiting for a match. it's bloody heartbreaking.
As someone in the medical field, it's incredible what stem cell donations can do. Everyone should register with the registry.
nah you're right, still pisses me off how selective the media is though.
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bet the system only works if you've got good insurance or connections. Mel Homer had a platform, so of course she got the treatment.
Don't be so cynical. She's using her platform for good. Not her fault the system's broken.
Exactly. That's what I was thinking. Same old story for the rich and famous.
Honestly so inspiring. Makes me want to sign up for the donor list. One person can really change a life.
Good on her for going public. Maybe it'll encourage more people to register. I did years ago, never called but happy to wait.
Lovely story. Let's hope the government starts funding more for cancer treatments instead of wasted spending.