By Marina | Project Leader
After ten-year-old Asanali's left leg became swollen and started to hurt, he was diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer affecting his femur. In his native Kazakhstan, amputation was effectively the only option offered to Asanali. His parents hoped to save his leg, however, and after searching internationally for treatment options, they found a hospital in Turkey, where a specialist in bone tumors was willing to attempt limb-sparing surgery for Asanali.
The upcoming surgery, diagnostic tests, repeated MRI scans, postoperative monitoring, possible additional hospitalizations will cost more than the family would earn in several years, and they reached out to us to consider supporting Asanali's treatment and giving him a chance to save his leg, preserve his ability to walk, run, and return to a normal childhood.
We are very grateful to our supporters for allowing us to offer help to Asanali's family. With the right treatment and good response, he can regain his health and win the battle with cancer. But his family can't do it alone, and we will really appreciate your continuing support for this project. Unfortunately, there remains a gap in health outcomes and accessibility of medications and treatments for children with cancer in the former Soviet Union countries. You are helping to bridge this gap and bring better cancer care for kids like Asanali.
Thanks again for your kindness and support!
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