Di Rosens Cancer treatment

Hi, my name is Dianne Rossiansky (Di Rosen). I am a single mother, and a passionate advocate for empowering others. My life’s work has been dedicated to storytelling and skills development, but today, I find myself in a story I never imagined telling—one of survival.

In December 2024, I was diagnosed with Stage 4B lung cancer, which has spread to my lymph nodes and spine. Just a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to a new year, new contracts, and a future filled with hope. But suddenly, my world changed, and I was told I have only three months to live without immediate treatment.

I refuse to accept that timeline. I choose to fight.

The Urgent Need for Treatment

The only treatment that can help me survive beyond these three months is immunotherapy—a life-saving approach that my medical aid does not cover. The cost of this treatment is R1.6 million, which is far beyond my reach.

Thankfully, my oncologist has found a clinical trial that could include immunotherapy, but even with this, I still face months of intensive treatment, chemoth...