Logan mum Julianne Singh battles terminal stage four melanoma cancer

The son of a powerhouse mum and Brisbane cafe owner has shared touching words as his “best friend” faces the toughest challenge of her life.

Julianne, Arabean, AJ, Melayna, Charlize, and Ashlea Singh. Picture – contributed.

At just 43 years old a loving mother of four and a successful business owner has been told there is no cure for her stage four cancer.

In September, Julianne Singh found a lump to the side of her breast. What followed was ongoing invasive testing which lead to a heartbreaking diagnosis.

Eventually doctors told the Logan family she could have only 12 months left to live.

Her eldest son, AJ Singh, said it was the worst news he had ever received, learning his mother and best friend had stage four metastatic melanoma cancer.

“After being hospitalised for more than two weeks the scan results came back and it was everywhere,” he said.

“Her brain, heart, lungs, thigh, arm, and more.

“She has always been a warrior, and she is fighting like she has never fought before.

“But it’s terminal and incurable … however we are positive and hold onto hope that she will pull through.

“We are not ready for mum to leave us.”

Julianne Singh before her diagnosis. Picture: Supplied

Mrs Singh and her husband, Arabean Singh, fell in love in high school at Mt Isa and were married not long after.

Next came four beautiful children: AJ, 18, who works full time for RACQ, and his school aged sisters Melayna, 16, Charlize, 13, and Ashlea, 10.

With a history working in HR and managing various stores, Mrs Singh was also quite well known for running cafe Infusions in Brisbane for nearly five years.

She was also a full-time carer for her elderly parents, who lived with them. Her father suffered from severe dementia.

“She is one of the best people in the world and my best friend,” AJ said.

“All of my friends love my mum and she makes such an impact on everyone’s lives.

“I can’t even fathom losing her … she’s everything to our family and is the biggest support … she’s my rock and I tell her everything.

“It’s so hard watching how unwell the treatment is making her too. She’s just not herself anymore and it’s killing her.”

Julianne and AJ Singh. Picture – contributed.

Mrs Singh immediately started on immunotherapy and also had radiotherapy on the lesions on her brain.

Tragically, this caused a bleed on her brain.

“She’s a very intelligent business woman but the bleed on her brain has slowed down her speech and comprehension,” her son said.

“She cries quite a lot these days because it’s such an emotional time and now after crying she struggles to talk at all and has to sleep it off.

“It’s just like this brain fog and she struggles to remember things and has fatigue and digestion issues too. She’s so unwell and the treatment is taking its toll on her but it’s also the only thing keeping her alive.”

Despite the crushing diagnosis and her limited time left – Mrs Singh said she felt loved, grateful, and optimistic.

Julianne Singh in hospital. Picture – supplied.

“My darling boy looks after me always … you and your sisters are why I fight so hard,” she said.

“I will not let you down … you stand by my side so proudly and face this journey with hope and strength.

“We will conquer this together.”

Mrs Singh said she wanted to encourage everyone to go and get their skin checked regularly.

“Melanoma is a silent and quick killer,” she said.

“Make yourself and your health a priority.”

Her son has also started a GoFundMe page to help the family out.

“We ask for support to help the family through this tough time with ongoing medical bills and the treatment she is undergoing to prolong her life as long as possible,” Mr Singh said.

“Any donation, regardless of how big or small, will be greatly appreciated … savings are simply running out fast.”