Rised:
2024 year: 2 122 767 ₴14 years: 58 458 610 ₴
Andrew Gomon
UAH 415,000 COLLECTED. The Easy Help Fund and Privatbank’s clients contributed UAH 415,000. Treatment is paid.
Andrew fell ill last spring. Rather, the symptoms have been since the fall of 2017, but we learned the diagnosis in March 2018. Tumor of the medulla oblongata. Unfortunately, this is a verdict for our country. But the child was in a very serious condition, so treatment options abroad were not considered at that time, because we did not have time. On March 28, Andriy underwent surgery in Kyiv at the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery. The tumor could not be completely removed, even half. According to the MRI, before and after the Kyiv operation, its size changed minimally. Nevertheless, it was possible to take samples for histology, and the child’s condition significantly improved.
Histology showed anaplastic astrocytoma (Gr III). This is a malignant tumor. After that, I talked to several oncologists in Ukraine and their response was shocking - 2 years of life maximum. Therefore, the parents decided to seek treatment abroad. From the options we had, we chose the Acabadem Clinic in Istanbul. As it turned out, we were right. First we went for radiotherapy and took samples from Kyiv for histological examination. As soon as the results of histology appeared, we were called by Professor Memet Ozek, one of the best neurosurgeons in the world. He told us that Andrew needed surgery. This is the only chance to save his life ...
On May 14, Andriy underwent another operation. As a result, 90% of the tumor was removed. A small part of it remained, which could not be removed due to the high risk of damaging vital nerves. Then Andrew underwent a course of radiotherapy lasting 30 fractions.
He is currently in Istanbul undergoing chemotherapy. 11 courses of chemotherapy are planned. Unfortunately, the cost of further treatment is unaffordable for our family. In just two chemistry courses, we were billed $ 15,000. Our family will be very grateful for any help you can give. Andriy Gomon, Dnipro.
Professor, Doctor of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Acibadem Clinic Cengiz Janpolat (Turkey):"According to the treatment protocol and given the course of the disease, the amount of surgery and taking into account the age of the child, at this stage Andrew needs radiation and chemotherapy."
The clinic issued a bill for treatment of $ 15,000 (UAH 415,000)
Responded (took the details): 1 fund
Helped: 1 fund
Collected: UAH 415,000 February 22, 2019 Andrew Gomon underwent two blocks of chemotherapy at the Acibadem Clinic
( Turkey ). The boy has already undergone 2 courses of chemotherapy: the first is 10 weeks long, and the second - 4 weeks.
To avoid a heavy load on the veins, Andrew was installed subcutaneously port. This system does not cause discomfort and makes the drip less painful. A total of 11 courses of chemotherapy are planned. After chemotherapy, blood counts deteriorated slightly, and the doctor gave Andrew injections to restore them. The results of MRI after the first two courses, showed a positive trend in treatment, which is very happy family and friends of Andrew. Now, the boy has a short, two-week break before the third and fourth blocks.
Here is what Marina Gomon, Andriy’s mother, writes: “Andryusha’s body bravely passed this test, despite the side effects: dry eyes and, as a result, frequent blinking. But the main thing is that Andriyko has a good mood, optimism and faith that he will overcome all the trials and will soon return to normal life: he will fly to his hometown to friends and relatives who are waiting for him, and will continue to be , go to school with his brother. Igor misses his older brother very much and is waiting for him at home. Our whole family sincerely believes in Andrew’s recovery and fulfillment of our children’s wishes. On behalf of our family, I want to thank all of you and wish your family good health and only good news! ”
Accept our gratitude, friends! We will definitely follow the fate of the boy.
Andrew fell ill last spring. Rather, the symptoms have been since the fall of 2017, but we learned the diagnosis in March 2018. Tumor of the medulla oblongata. Unfortunately, this is a verdict for our country. But the child was in a very serious condition, so treatment options abroad were not considered at that time, because we did not have time. On March 28, Andriy underwent surgery in Kyiv at the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery. The tumor could not be completely removed, even half. According to the MRI, before and after the Kyiv operation, its size changed minimally. Nevertheless, it was possible to take samples for histology, and the child’s condition significantly improved.
Histology showed anaplastic astrocytoma (Gr III). This is a malignant tumor. After that, I talked to several oncologists in Ukraine and their response was shocking - 2 years of life maximum. Therefore, the parents decided to seek treatment abroad. From the options we had, we chose the Acabadem Clinic in Istanbul. As it turned out, we were right. First we went for radiotherapy and took samples from Kyiv for histological examination. As soon as the results of histology appeared, we were called by Professor Memet Ozek, one of the best neurosurgeons in the world. He told us that Andrew needed surgery. This is the only chance to save his life ...
On May 14, Andriy underwent another operation. As a result, 90% of the tumor was removed. A small part of it remained, which could not be removed due to the high risk of damaging vital nerves. Then Andrew underwent a course of radiotherapy lasting 30 fractions.
He is currently in Istanbul undergoing chemotherapy. 11 courses of chemotherapy are planned. Unfortunately, the cost of further treatment is unaffordable for our family. In just two chemistry courses, we were billed $ 15,000. Our family will be very grateful for any help you can give. Andriy Gomon, Dnipro.
Professor, Doctor of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Acibadem Clinic Cengiz Janpolat (Turkey):"According to the treatment protocol and given the course of the disease, the amount of surgery and taking into account the age of the child, at this stage Andrew needs radiation and chemotherapy."
The clinic issued a bill for treatment of $ 15,000 (UAH 415,000)
Responded (took the details): 1 fund
Helped: 1 fund
Collected: UAH 415,000 February 22, 2019 Andrew Gomon underwent two blocks of chemotherapy at the Acibadem Clinic
( Turkey ). The boy has already undergone 2 courses of chemotherapy: the first is 10 weeks long, and the second - 4 weeks.
To avoid a heavy load on the veins, Andrew was installed subcutaneously port. This system does not cause discomfort and makes the drip less painful. A total of 11 courses of chemotherapy are planned. After chemotherapy, blood counts deteriorated slightly, and the doctor gave Andrew injections to restore them. The results of MRI after the first two courses, showed a positive trend in treatment, which is very happy family and friends of Andrew. Now, the boy has a short, two-week break before the third and fourth blocks.
Here is what Marina Gomon, Andriy’s mother, writes: “Andryusha’s body bravely passed this test, despite the side effects: dry eyes and, as a result, frequent blinking. But the main thing is that Andriyko has a good mood, optimism and faith that he will overcome all the trials and will soon return to normal life: he will fly to his hometown to friends and relatives who are waiting for him, and will continue to be , go to school with his brother. Igor misses his older brother very much and is waiting for him at home. Our whole family sincerely believes in Andrew’s recovery and fulfillment of our children’s wishes. On behalf of our family, I want to thank all of you and wish your family good health and only good news! ”
Accept our gratitude, friends! We will definitely follow the fate of the boy.