tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83008741314013455882024-02-20T15:02:46.627+00:00irish friends - for Igor...<b>help4igor</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16283045367555731702noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8300874131401345588.post-47244412461118995332010-02-04T13:53:00.005+00:002010-02-09T15:33:56.275+00:00General discription of Igor's disease<span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">• October 2008 - there are frequent infections of the inner ear - Igor requires constant laryngological attention</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• In April 2009 - a chronic right ear infection and a significant right ear hearing loss; the treatment directed to removing swollen adenoids and ear tubes assumption (Adenoidectomy)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• due to repetitive infections the operation is postponed twice, finally in December 2009 Igor goes to the Pediatric Hospital in Bielsko-Biala, where during the routine examination before the treatment a right ear polyp is found </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• December 17, 2009 – the swollen tonsil is removed. Samples of the polyp are collected and sent for histopathological examination </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">CT scan of the head is performed</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">histopathological examination is negative </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Igor is directed to the University Children's Hospital in Prokocim to remove the polyp (probable diagnoses: Cholesteatoma, or granulation) </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• 23 December, and January 4, 2010 - a visit to the University Children's Hospital in Prokocim </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">in this period bloody and purulent leaks from the ear appear, the polyp grows and starts to be visible to the bare eye, ear aches become frequent.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• January 6, 2010 - resonance of the head is performed, which confirms extensive change, but as we were informed - it was an infection</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• January 8, 2010 - the ear polyp has been terminated, and sent to a histopathological examination </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The result of the preliminary examination under a microscope gave as a diagnose: it is soft tissue cancer - Rhabdomyosarcoma , unfortunately located in the place where it is not possible to perform any operation</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• Saturday, January 10, 2010 we went to Prokocim on the Oncology Department</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">This weekend we started a thorough examination </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">(ECG, CT abdomen, chest, ultrasound of the neck, groin, lymph nodes – result negative, bone marrow biopsy - ok, the trepanobiopsy - waiting for results) </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The first good news – there is no metastasis!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">• January 13, 2010 we began the fight against cancer </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Igor was given first chemotherapy - cytostatics: Cosmegen Lyonach, Vincristin and Macdafen </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">scheduled treatment: four series of chemotherapy followed by resonance of the head and then the decision to integrate radiotherapy or surgical treatment if the tumour decreases, </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">then another 4 series of chemotherapy </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">In the meantime, Igor’s parents started to search for information. They are wondering whether the planned treatment is the most effective for this type of tumour, making appointment to consult the Child Health Center in Warsaw, they learn about the groundbreaking method of treating nearly inoperable tumors of the head, used to treat sarcoma - that is, proton therapy, which is possible in Germany, France and the U.S.. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Its cost is about 19 to 30 thousand Euro. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Rotary Club Oświęcim has translated the documentation into German and sent for consultation to experts. We're still waiting for a reply. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Igor's parents made a decision to switch to a restrictive diet, and support the fight with unconventional methods – using supplements. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">However, without the enormous financial resources it is not possible to get effective treatment with modern methods abroad. Without support it is not realistic for an average Polish family…</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Therefore, in this hard time, Friends of Igor and his Family and even strangers often show them great support. What surprises most is the fact that all sides are beginning to donate money – something extremely important for them at this time. An effective treatment to the desired level is not possible without huge financial resources. This money is collected by people who have decided to be with them at this difficult time. How can we remain indifferent? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">While children from Igor’s kindergarten organised a nativity play in St. Maximilian Church and pray for his return – we, being 3 thousand kilometres away are not going to remain passive. <span style="font-weight: bold;">We are collecting money.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Please help us to cure the little boy who one day will tell you a story about the gift he received, the gift fragranced by the Kilrush Gulf Stream ... </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Albert, Igors’ father, once wrote "every sunny day begins with a deep night". </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Together with Igor’s parents we strongly believe that the sun will shine again. We will do everything to make it happen. We are pleased that in this battle, our friends, were not left alone also because of you. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thank you. </span><b>help4igor</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16283045367555731702noreply@blogger.com3