Hello!
My name is Irina. I have a son Sergei. He is 12 and goes to school #433 in
Sestroretsk. Serezha trained in boxing, judo and soccer. After the 5th grade,
he went to his grandmother in Kurskaya oblast for the summer. However, in
mid-August he started suffering from stomachaches that were growing more and
more intense.
From August 26th to September 11th Serezha was at Childen's hospital No.2 with
a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. Despite treatment, his hemoglobin
counts were going down and he continued having pains. Then on September 30th
he was admitted to Children's hospital No.1 in a serious condition.
On October 10th the ultrasound showed 4-cm intestinal tumor in ileum. On October
12th Serezha was already operated. The testing of the tumor discovered that
it is a diffuse large b-cell cell lymphoma. In a stable condition, Sergei was
transferred to the city hospital No.31.
While the testing and selection of treatment was underway, Serezha got a new,
quickly growing tumor in his intestines. In a matter of just two weeks, it
grew to 10 cm by 6.5 cm. And continued to grow. It pressed on Serezha's side
and post-operative stitches. There was no time left.
Urgently, starting on November 2, Serezha began chemotherapy with MabThera.
The first course of therapy was covered by Advita fund. However, the treatment
protocol calls for five more courses. Each course requires 563 mg (intravenously).
This is a very expensive drug. It is vitally needed by my son, but we cannot
afford to buy it. For the last three months, I have been by my son's side
around the clock, as he needs constant care.
I am asking everyone who can to respond and help us. Thank you in advance!
Wishing you and your loved ones great health!
Update as of December 27, 2009.
Serezha was allowed to go home for the holidays. Two chemotherapy
courses resulted in a remission as confirmed by computed tomography.
The boy is feeling ok but is suffering from bad stomatitis.
Hemoglobin count is low. On January 3 Serezha and him mother
are coming back to hospital to continue the treatment.
Update as of January 14, 2010.
Serezha had a very difficult time after the 4th cycle of chemotherapy
(he was losing consciousness and had tachycardia attacks). He was allowed
to stay at home for a few days, but Serezha has a bad cough so
tomorrow he will go for the lung x-ray.
Update as of January 26, 2010.
On January 23 Serezha celebrated his 13th birthday with his family.
Today he started the fifth, next to last, chemotherapy cycle.
He feels well. Serezha cannot wait for the summer. He wants to go
fishing, especially after he got fishing pole from the employees
of Kelly Services CIS.
Update as of February 5, 2010.
Serezha is now at home and he feels well. In the next few days,
he will undergo CT scan. Please help Serezha with paying for
the test (7,000 rubles).
Update as of February 15, 2010.
Last week Serezha spent at the hospital. Although a cycle of
chemotherapy was planned, it was postponed due to low leukocyte count
(1.3). On Thursday, Serezha enjoyed drawing during a class at the
hospital. He drew his grandmother's house in the country where
she wants to go soon.
Until Monday, Serezha was allowed to go home, and on Tuesday
he will start chemotherapy. The lumbar puncture is planned
for Wednesday.
We are thankful to Tatyana and forum St. Petersburg's Parents
who donated money for the tests.
Serezha's mom
Update as of February 20, 2010.
February 22 is the last day of chemotherapy, then there will be examinations.
Sergei is not feeling well due to drugs and hormones he is taking.
Update as of February 28, 2010.
Serezha is now at home, but does not feel very well. He suffers from
stomatitis and high blood pressure. He takes Mildronate and Fungizone
to fight stomatitis.
Update as of March 7, 2010.
On March 4th Serezha's IV line was taken off and he was allowed to go
home for the holidays. His blood counts are still low. Next week he
will have several tests: blood tests, cardiogram, ECHO and others.
At the end of the week he may finally be allowed to stay at home.
The control tests will be in May. Serezha is eagerly awaiting
the end of treatment and he is in a good mood.
Update as of May 13, 2010.
Serezha feels well. He is now at home, in Kursk region. He goes out
for walks and goes fishing. The blood counts are normal.
Serezha will come for an examination in St. Petersburg
at the end of May.
Correspondent Bank:
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas,
SWIFT: BKTRUS33
Beneficiary Bank:
OJSC Bank Petrovski (f. EEFC Bank Plc.)
SWIFT: PETRRU2P
Account No. 04096265
Beneficiary:
Non-Profit Organization
"AdVita Charitable Foundation",
account # 40703840712001000468
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Beneficiary Bank:
OJSC Bank Petrovski (f. EEFC Bank Plc.)
SWIFT: PETRRU2P
Account No. 100 9497918 1000
Beneficiary:
Non-Profit Organization
"AdVita Charitable Foundation",
account # 40703978312001000468
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