THE twin sister of a woman diagnosed with an extremely rare form of liver cancer is holding a fundraiser to help afford treatment for her.

Rhiannon Sackville-Wiggins made a passionate plea for community support to help afford £80,000 treatment for her sister Amanda.

Rhiannon was devastated to learn of her sister Amanda’s diagnosis shortly after their 21st birthday.

The cancer in Amanda’s liver has also spread to her lungs and surrounding lymph nodes.

Amanda has been told that there is no specific treatment for the condition, called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, because it is so rare.

However, doctors recommended an £80,000 form of immunotherapy treatment but this cannot be funded by the National Health Service.

Twin sister Rhiannon, of Borough Road, is seeking for people’s help to afford treatment for Amanda.

And a fun day is scheduled to take place at the Rockware on Saturday (June 16) from noon to 4pm.

“It is rare, there’s about 200 worldwide diagnosed with it,” said Rhiannon, who works at Tesco Extra on the Linkway.

“There’s no set treatment for it because not many have heard of it.”

Animal-lover Amanda has been studying an animal welfare course at John Moores University in Liverpool.

“We found out on March 20, two days after our birthday,” added Rhiannon.

“It was devastating for both of us. We speak every day and are very close.

“She has been OK since diagnosis but has been unwell and she gets a lot of stomach pains.

“The doctors have never seen this condition before.”

Rhiannon added: “It would mean a really great deal. They think this is the best treatment so whatever she needs, I want to help give it to her.

“Amanda is hoping to do a Masters and to go into research. She is still determined to do that.

“She has always loved animals and we had quite a few pets.”

For more, or to help with the fund, contact Rhiannon Julie Wiggins on Facebook.