Good afternoon! My name is Antonina, and I'm Andrey Dolgoteor's mother. We've known the charitable foundation «Little Bee» for a long time. The foundation has helped us many times during difficult times, inviting us to various celebrations and charity concerts, which we happily participated in. This moral support was very encouraging and kept us from giving up.
Unfortunately, we are forced to ask not only for moral support but also for material support.
In February 2014 after another bout of tonsillitis, Andryusha, who at the time was a member of a boxing club and actively involved in sports, developed complications. For a long time, we couldn't figure out what was going on. It got to the point where his legs started to lose the use of his legs, and he couldn't walk.
After numerous examinations, tests, CT scans, and MRIs, we were diagnosed with – cancer, specifically a spinal cord tumor – myxopapillary ependymoma. That same year, Andryusha underwent surgery at a neurosurgery center in Kyiv, and he underwent radiation therapy in Odessa. The surgery caused complications, but we gradually overcame the problems. Everyone helped: relatives, neighbors, colleagues, classmates, and teachers, for which we are incredibly grateful.
It seemed – the worst was behind us, but then came another blow! In 2016 the year after a routine checkup (MRI), a relapse was discovered, this time in the sacral region. Another surgery and a course of radiation therapy.
And now, after 2 years and 6 months, another relapse. To say it was a shock – is an understatement! The tumors proved inoperable due to their very small size. Consequently, Andrey was prescribed a course of radiation and chemotherapy. After the treatment, an MRI was performed, which showed that the tumors were in the same condition as at the beginning of treatment. And it's a cry from the heart. – What should I do?
And, as if by God's will, we had the chance to go to a Turkish clinic for diagnostics and a consultation. «MEDICAL PARK» But, unfortunately, everything is paid for, and the money is considerable. – 3000 The diagnostics alone cost euros, not including everything else.
We ask all caring people to help us not miss this chance for our son, so that all the suffering and worry can finally end, so that we can understand the right treatment plan and forget everything, like a bad dream that has been tormenting us for 5 years!
With great respect, Andryusha's mother, Antonina Dolgotter.
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17.05.2021
Hello! I'd like to tell you about our health and how things are going...
Thank God, everything is stable now There are some nuances, but we believe we can handle them. under the supervision of our hematologist Natalia Vitalievna and Moscow oncologist Olga Grigorievna.
We had another MRI today and are waiting for the results.
Andryusha is feeling well, attending school, is finishing ninth grade, is learning to play guitar at a music school. He plays sports whenever possible, will soon resume attending tennis.
We are very grateful to all the caring people who responded and helped us when we needed it! We wish everyone good health and well-being!
C With great gratitude, Andryusha Dolgotera's family
20.11.2020
Good afternoon everyone!
Due to the fact that the main treatment is not necessary, and the collected funds are sufficient for follow-up examinations, it has been decided to close Andrey's application.
Thank you very much to everyone who supported the family in this difficult situation!
20.11.2020
Good afternoon!
We are stable. A course of vitamins has been prescribed. Andryusha has been through a difficult ordeal: — surgeries, radiation therapy in high doses, chemotherapy, various examinations and tests under anesthesia... We still live in constant fear and worries...
But Andryusha is a great guy! He's active, goes to a tennis club, and continues to attend music school — is learning to play the guitar. At home, she forbids me to talk about the illness or about anything related to it.
Thank you so much to everyone who cares!
Sincerely, Antonina Dolgoter.
26.02.2020
Good afternoon.
We sent the disks and test results to O.G. Zheludkova (Moscow), but unfortunately, we're still waiting for a response. We saw a neurosurgeon. Igor Alexandrovich said the situation is stable, so there's no need to take any action for now. No one's talking about chemotherapy or radiation yet...
Sincerely, Antonina Dolgoter.
06.11.2019
After a comprehensive diagnosis and consultation, the doctors' opinions were divided.
At the clinic "Medical Park" (Turkey), they suggested treatment with radiation therapy, followed by protocol therapy.
Radiologists from Kyiv and Moscow, as well as a pediatric oncologist and chief researcher at the Laboratory of Comprehensive Treatment Methods for Children's Oncology at the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Russian Scientific Center of Radiology and Radiology" Olga Grigorievna Zheludkova insist that radiation therapy should be postponed, as the child may not be able to tolerate it. Natalya Vitalievna Molodets, the attending physician and head of the oncohematology department at the Regional Children's Clinical Hospital, agrees with their opinion.
Since Andrey underwent radiation therapy in February 2019 of this year, the doctors are concerned that serious complications could arise after such a short break. Radiation therapy is far from a harmless treatment method and has its own indications and contraindications.
First and foremost, Andrey's immunity needs to be boosted. He has been prescribed immune therapy. Unfortunately, pharmacy vitamins are contraindicated in this case, so the parents are restoring and strengthening their child's body with natural fruit and vegetable juices.
Three months after the invoice for Andrey's treatment is issued, we will be able to open a new collection.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped the family raise money for treatment and diagnostics.
Assistance provided - 131 304,00 UAH:
| Date |
Type of assistance |
Amount, UAH |
| 18.09.2019 |
Paid for diagnostics and consultation at the clinic "Medical Park" |
82 000,00 |
| 16.01.2020 |
Charitable assistance for treatment |
6 400,00 |
| 13.05.2020 |
Charitable assistance for treatment |
5 800,00 |
| 02.09.2020 |
Charitable assistance for Treatment |
5 800,00 |
| 20.11.2020 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
5 800,00 |
| 01.03.2021 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
6 904,00 |
| 20.05.2021 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
5 800,00 |
| 11.10.2021 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
5 800,00 |
| 15.08.2021 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
7 000,00 |
