Tenille's fight against Anaplastic Thyroid cancer

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Tenille Abrahams
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Location
Cape Town
South Africa
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Started 4 months ago
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My name is Tenille. I am a 40-year-old mom to two magnificent children, aged 11 and 16, and the wife of an amazing, devoted husband.

In July 2025, I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I underwent a full thyroidectomy followed by an intense five-day course of radioactive treatment. After that, I was stable and considered cancer-free.

Just five months later, in January 2026, I began struggling to swallow and was admitted for further testing. Tragically, I was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) — a rare and extremely aggressive form of thyroid cancer with very limited standard treatment options.

Because of the nature of ATC, time is critical. Our priority is to explore every possible medical option available to us — including targeted therapies, clinical trials, immunotherapy, and novel or compassionate-use treatments — with the goal of maximizing both quality of life and survival time.

We are currently undergoing molecular testing to identify mutations that may respond to specific medications, many of which are not covered by medical aid...

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T. Abrahams 25 May '26
I’m not sure how I will ever thank everyone for the grace, kindness, and generosity you have shown me. God is a God of miracles, and so many have already happened on this journey. I truly believe He...

T. Abrahams 29 Mar '26
Update from Tenille Tenille asked that this message begins with gratitude and truly, there are not enough words. Thank you for the prayers that carry her, for the kindness shown, for every message, e...

T. Abrahams 27 Feb '26
Update: A Hopeful Step Forward for Tenille 🤍 We’ve received encouraging news, Tenille has tested positive for the BRAF mutation, which means she is now eligible for targeted therapy. This gives h...
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