WHAT IS PMNSGCT?
Learn about this rare cancer, how it's diagnosed, and what makes it unique.
I'm living with PMNSGCT, a rare and aggressive germ cell tumor. This blog shares my real-time journey, treatment updates, and what I wish I knew at the beginning.

71% drop from diagnosis
Learn about this rare cancer, how it's diagnosed, and what makes it unique.
Follow my treatment timeline, side effects, hospital stays, and what I'm learning.
Find support, connect with others, and access helpful resources.
Raw, real, and unfiltered updates from diagnosis to recovery.
CYCLE 1
Apr 20 – May 10
Most manageable. Body encountering chemo with full reserves.
CYCLE 2
May 11 – May 31
Fatigue building. Hair likely gone. AFP test gives the first real signal.
CYCLE 3
Jun 1 – Jun 21
Often the hardest emotionally and physically. Messages and visits mean the most here.
CYCLE 4
Jun 22 – Jul 12
Hardest physically, but every day has a countdown.
SURGERY
Jul 28 – Sep 30
Major chest surgery to remove whatever remains of the tumour, followed by recovery and monitoring.