Thank you to everyone who helped Nikita overcome his illness! Eight years of remission alternated with relapses, but unfortunately, the disease proved stronger. Nikita passed away. 30.12.2018
In May 2014 Nikita completed treatment for his third relapse. (Diagnosis: Stage III alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of the lumbar region. II class.gr)
After that, we had follow-up MRI and CT scans every three months. It seemed like all the bad stuff was behind us. A year later, in April 2015 a fourth relapse occurred. And it all started again: chemotherapy cycles, surgery. He's now in his fourth postoperative cycle. We have great faith and hope that Nikita will soon recover and will be able to enjoy life again!
It seemed like the worst was already behind us. With courage, Nikita overcame the disease and underwent combined treatment: primary, maintenance, and relapse-preventive chemotherapy courses, 26 radiation therapy courses, and 3 surgery. We were sincerely glad that Nikita was doing well and he was already home, but Soon, he suffered a third relapse. The boy's family doesn't enough money for treatment. After the second relapse, Nikita's parents had to sell their apartment to help their son recover. Now there's nothing left to sell. We really hope that people who read this story will respond and help Nikita complete his treatment.
Nikita has been ill since May 2010 when he was diagnosed with : angiosarcoma of the right lumbar region stage III class group II. At then he was not yet and 4 years old. He is still very young, but already knows what severe, far from childhood pain feels like. From September 2010 to January 2011 the little one underwent a course of chemotherapy according to protocol. With courage, Nikita underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
16 March 2012 Nikita suffered a relapse — a recurrence of the disease. Another surgery. They sent the «slides» and «paraffin blocks» to the Morozov Children's City Clinical Hospital in Moscow for histology. The test results revealed a different diagnosis: alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. The child now undergoes anti-relapse treatment, which includes a stem cell transplant. Even with this diagnosis, Nikita still has a chance for a full and healthy life! and a full and healthy life! Nikita's mother
— Lyudmila Nikolaevna Cheban is asking for charitable assistance for her son, Nikita, as the family's financial situation does not allow them to afford further treatment.
See ways to help here.
15.02.2017
In November 2016 Nikita had routine X-rays. A mass was discovered. We consulted with an oncologist in Kyiv, who suggested surgery and, after the histology results, prescribe treatment. Since the doctor was on vacation and the department was quarantined, we were told to go home and have scheduled scans in February. The scan is scheduled for 17 February. During his time at home, Nikita recovered and started third grade (with individual homeschooling).
26.07.2016
Thank you to everyone who is helping Nikita! The boy is undergoing anti-relapse treatment and currently does not need fundraising.
11.02.2016
On 6 February, Nikita completed the 3rd course of maintenance chemotherapy (Endoxan, Lastet). His condition is stable. He has developed stomatitis. The next step is a follow-up MRI and CT scan. Then (27 February) the 4th chemotherapy course. We're hoping for the best.
7 July 2012 Nikita's mother, Lyudmila, called us and told us that there had been some changes in Nikita's treatment. Now he's expecting 2 chemotherapy, then surgery and another 4 chemotherapy round.
8 August 2012 Tatyana Golovko from Poltava donated three packages of Topotecan to Nikita. "Topotecan"
5 September 2012 We have two pieces of good news: Nikita had surgery, and Nikita and his mother have a new reliable helper in Kyiv, Olga Patis ( 067 691 5384). Olga will begin writing all the news about Nikita soon.
Tomorrow, 19 September, the 3th block (of 6th) of chemotherapy begins. Nikita's mother, Lyudmila, would be grateful for any financial assistance. 067-585-45-86".
26 September 2012 News from Olga Patis:
"Nikita has completed his third block of chemotherapy. He's doing great, smiling, joking, and enjoying any attention. His blood counts are good so far, but they could drop (usually after chemotherapy, they drop on the 9 day), and then he'll need blood. If anyone is willing to donate their blood (4 blood type, Rh+), please respond! 4 blood type is so hard to find! Call Nikita's mother, Lyudmila 067-585-45-86. Here's information for those wishing to provide financial assistance to Nikita. Alfa-Bank card 4102 4717 6088 6327, Lyudmila Cheban. A huge thank you to everyone who's helping Nikita! Without you, there would be no hope of salvation! Because, as trite as it may sound, without money there is no treatment in our country. Thank you!"
10 October 2012 Nikita begins his fourth round of chemotherapy. The boy is tolerating the treatment well, although his blood counts drop regularly. We sincerely hope that Nikita will soon overcome this terrible disease.
26 October 2012 News from Olga Patis:
"And so, 2 months have passed, and Nikita has tolerated his third (and God willing, final) surgery well. The tissue samples taken after the tumor removal showed no diseased cells. And that's wonderful news!! This isn't the end of treatment, but another step on the road to recovery! Now Mom says: "I believe we will overcome"
Nikita is only 5 years old, two of which he has been fighting his illness with incredible courage. He's a sunny boy, brave, inquisitive, and cheerful.
Between chemotherapy sessions, he runs and frolics like any healthy child.".
12 November 2012 News from Olga Patis:
"Nikita now has one last round of chemotherapy left. May God grant him the strength to endure; I hope this is his final test. We are overjoyed! An interim CT scan showed no tumors. This was revealed literally an hour ago. People's kindness and generosity REALLY help Nikita and his mother to stay focused on victory.
29 January 2014
«In early November 2013 of 2014, after treatment in Odessa, Nikita was referred to the Kyiv City Oncology Center. There, treatment continued - Nikita underwent radiation 40 Gray and one round of chemotherapy. At the beginning of 2014 he was transferred to the Kyiv Institute of Neurosurgery. 27 In January, he underwent surgery on his lumbar region. There was talk of a skin graft, but he was able to tighten his own. During the surgery, the main tumor was removed. By the evening he was transferred from intensive care to a regular ward. On the second day, Nikita was already up and walking. Treatment in Kyiv will last approximately another 2 weeks. Afterwards, he's sent to Odessa for a new chemotherapy protocol consisting of four blocks.».
Assistance provided - 90 026,02 UAH:
| Date |
Type of assistance |
Amount, UAH |
| 13.04.2011 |
Charitable assistance for treatment |
800,00 |
| 01.06.2011 |
Drug paid for "Vinorelbine" |
2884,86 |
| 22.07.2011 |
Drug paid for "Vinorelbine" |
2772,00 |
| 18.11.2011 |
Paid Drug "Vinorelbine" |
1386,00 |
| 21.04.2012 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
1000,00 |
| 05.09.2012 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
10000,00 |
| 12.11.2012 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
5000,00 |
| 06.12.2012 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
3562,00 |
| 08.08.2013 |
Paid Medicine |
421,70 |
| 13.08.2013 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
1000,00 |
| 03.09.2013 |
Paid Medicine |
3289,64 |
| 10.09.2013 |
Paid for medicine |
17802,04 |
| 18.11.2013 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
10000,00 |
| 10.12.2015 |
Paid Medicines |
3000,00 |
| 25.01.2016 |
Charitable donation for treatment |
3500,00 |
| 19.09.2016 |
Paid for MRI |
2260,00 |
| 11.01.2017 |
Paid for MRI with contrast agent |
2192,50 |
| 22.02.2017 |
Payment for CT scan and MRI |
2137,50 |
| 31.05.2017 |
Payment for CT scan and MRI |
2137,50 |
| 02.10.2017 |
Paid for MRI with contrast agent |
2 723,00 |
| 04.10.2017 |
Charitable donation for Treatment |
2 050,00 |
| 13.03.2018 |
Medicines paid for |
4 800,00 |
| 19.04.2018 |
payment for lumbar MRI |
1 395,00 |
| 18.05.2018 |
Medicines paid for |
3912,28 |
