My mother has been recently diagnosed with a  rare form of  Stage 4 Gastro cancer.  The diagnosis was made 6 weeks ago at a Western Sydney hospital.   Since the diagnosis we have been shuffled between lung specialists, gastroenterologists, been mistakenly given a referral for another patient and watched my mother decline and deteriorate due to not being able to eat. We finally saw an oncologist today who informed us mum would be eligible for immunotherapy trial on 22 December.  We conveyed to oncologist that this was too far away. Oncologist advised that mum could take part in another immunotherapy trial that would cost us $60,000.   The money is not an issue, more problematic is the slow process waiting for treatment and relying on a medical system that seems to favour private patients. I am hoping someone will read my post and offer advice around a similar experience or recommend another hospital or treatment.   ... View more