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Hello!
My son Artemy Bychin was born on August 20, 2007. Now he is a bit over a year old, but he is already ill with a rare blood disease, Langerhans cell histiocytosis with metastases in his skin, bones and lymph nodes. My baby was born healthy. The disease became apparent after a course of vaccinations when he was 6.5 months old (hepatitis and diphtheria + tetanus). Artem's right leg started aching, his right buttock became swollen and he turned anemic. After the neurological treatment in our town (Pikalevo) and taking iron supplements, Artemy didn't get better. I asked the doctor to refer him to a hospital in St. Petersburg, and on April 8, 2008 we were admitted to the Pediatric Surgery unit of the Municipal hospital. The tentative diagnosis was histiocytosis.
On April 22 we were transferred to Children's Municipal hospital #1. After examination, the diagnosis was confirmed. A fracture with displacement and bone tissue defect was discovered on the border of the wing and the body of the right ilium. From May 2, 2008 till June 11, 2008 Artemy was administered the first chemotherapy block. Signs of the metastases remaining, it was decided to administer Artemy a second block, which took place from June 15 till August 2. Due to the type of his disease, my son was registered as disabled. Until August 2009 he will undergo supporting chemotherapy. Every two weeks we have to come and stay in the hospital for a week.
We have to take taxi to the hospital, as Pikalevo is far from St. Petersburg, and my son is too young to walk on his own. We need 7,000 rubles per month for transportation. I live with my son and my older daughter Alina who is 17 years old. I am divorced and my ex-husband doesn’t help us financially. Please help us with paying for taxis and, if possible, with diapers (Pampers, size 4).

Svetlana (Artemy's mom)
Home address:
187600, Leningradskaya oblast,
Boksitogorsky region,
Pikalevo, 3rd microraion, d. 4, kv. 18
Contact phones:
+7 (909) 591-38-20 (cell)
+7 (813) 664-57-34 (home)

Update as of December 8, 2008. Since August Artemy and I have been coming to hospital every two weeks for maintenance chemotherapy. He is taking prednisolone, biseptol, 6-MP, and also getting IV drips with vinblastine. The osseous system has started to recuperate but the process is very slow. He is already trying to walk with me holding his hand. So far he is not doing it very well, but Artemy is trying his best. Artemy has become stronger and more active. He is showing more curiosity and interest towards everything new.
Artemy's mother

Update as of February 12, 2009. On February 8th Artemy and I were hospitalized for the next course of supporting chemotherapy. He receives Biseptol, Prednisolone, Vinblastine and 6MP. The test results are good and Artem is very active, I have to watch him to make sure he does not run away. We will go home at the end of the week. The next hospitalization is planned for the beginning of March. I would like to thank everyone who offers us financial support. Wishing you great health and all the best in life.
Artemy Bychin's mom

Update as of February 13, 2009. Artem's test results are normal and he feels well. His chemotherapy (Vinblastine and Prednisolone) is proceeding as planned and until August he will receive it once a month for seven days. The boy is very active and he is constantly moving around.

Update as of March 03, 2009. On March 1, Artem and I came for supporting chemotherapy. He takes Prednisolone, Biseptol, 6MP, Vincristine intravenously and Vitamin D. Artem's test results are relatively good. We would like to express our gratitude to AdVita fund and everyone else who offers help with treating my son.
Artem's mom

Update as of April 14, 2009 Artem and I were admitted to the unit on March 29th and he continues therapy with Prednisolone, 6MP, Biseptol and intravenous Vincristine. Artem's test results are good, and she only has a small problem with his teeth due to hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of enamel. Other than that he is doing well.
I want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who is helping us. Wishing you good health and lots of love. Thank you very much for paying for our trip expenses and medications.
Artem's mom

Update as of April 30, 2009 Artem and I came for re-induction on April 27th. He continues to take Prednisolone, Biseptol, 6MP and Vinblastine. Artem feels well, but he continues testing low for iron and lacks appetite. On May 18th we will come for the next re-induction.
Thank you very much for your help! Wishing you great health, happiness and good luck!
Artem's mom

Update as of June 3, 2009. Artem and I came on May 8th for re-induction. We take Prednisolone, Biseptol, Purinethol and Vinblastine. Due to Artem's iron insufficiency, he also takes Maltofer medication. My son's condition is good, and his test results are good too. The only thing that concerns me is that his iron levels are not rising and that he has a very bad appetite. On son is very active and does not sit in one place for a minute. Soon we will go home.
I would like to thank everyone who is helping us with raising funds for travel and food. Thank you very much! Wishing you good health, happiness, love and good luck!
Artem's mom

Update as of June 9, 2009. Artem and I came for supporting therapy on June 8th. He takes Biseptol, 6MP, Prednisolone, Vinblastine, and Hemofer, an iron supplement. Artem's test results are pretty good. We are only concerned with anemia, iron insufficiency. We will be allowed to go home for the holidays, on June 11. We will have to go back in two weeks.
We are wishing everyone good health and all the best.
Artem's mom

Update as of July 2, 2009. Tema and I were admitted for re-induction on June 29th. We continue intake of Prednisolone, Biseptol, 6MP, Hemofer and Vinblastine intravenously. The test results are pretty good, although there is still a small iron deficit. We will go back home on Thursday.
The next trip to the hospital is planned for July 19th.
Thank you very much for the financial help for our traveling expenses. Wishing you good health!
Artem's mom

Update as of July 29, 2009. Tema and I were admitted to the unit on July 21. He had blood tests, x-ray, MRI and CT scan. The treatment has been postponed for now. Tema has improvement in his rib bones, although not many changes in bones of skull and pelvis. We will continue going to the hospital for monitoring.
On July 12th, Tema's father died in car accident and we buried him on July 14th. Please wish us strength and good health, and in turn, Tema and I wish you all the best, success in all you do, and many positive and good things in your life. Once again, we are very thankful to all the kind people.
Stay healthy,
Artemy and his mom

Update as of August 10, 2009. On August 5, Tema and I came for tests and he had a biopsy. The testing at Municipal hospital No.31 are scheduled for August 18th and 19th. Based on the test results, further treatment will be determined. Tema is now taking Biseptol, 6MP and Hemofer.
We really need 7,000 rubles for the transportation expenses on August 18th and 19th. This month, we already spent 3,500 rubles for the tickets and we have no money left. We would like to thank everyone for their help. Wishing you great health and good luck.
Artemy and his mom

Update as of October 2, 2009. Based on treatment results, Tema's malignant process stabilized, but the doctors have not been able to achieve improvement. The next hospitalization is scheduled for October 7th. The main course of treatment will be complemented with immunoglobulins, quantity and dosage of which are being decided upon.

Update as of February 4, 2010. On Monday, February 8th, by 10 am Artem needs to be taken from Children's hospital No.1 (ul. Avangardnaya) to City hospital No.31 (pr. Dynamo) for scintigraphy tests. The family needs help of a volunteer who owns a car or help with paying for taxi.

Update as of February 4, 2010. Thanks to Anna Shilovskaya and Dmitry, the issue with transportation was solved. Thank you very much!

Update as of February 28, 2010. Artem came to the clinic for planned two week-long course of therapy. Based on scintigraphy test results, he has positive dynamic, so he will continue therapy under the same protocol until November 20th. Artem will still come to the clinic once every three weeks for two days. He is continuing to take Sandimmune Neoral in syrup.
His mom is very grateful to Advita Fund for paying for the two bottles, which will last for 50 days.

Update as of July 6, 2010. Artem was hospitalized due to intestinal infection. Primary therapy was interrupted. Artem's test samples were sent to City Hospital No. 31 and the results will be known in a few days.

Update as of July 27, 2010. Artem was treated for infection and he is now at home. The main therapy is continuing according to the schedule: twice a month Tema needs to be hospitalized for therapy. His disease is now stable and he shows signs of improvement.

Update as of August 30, 2010. Artem is continuing treatment under the protocol. In November he will undergo full examination and therapy will be adjusted. His family buys only Minirin.

Update as of February 8, 2011. Tema was discharged from the hospital on January 29th. He is now at home, in Pikalevo and he feels well. His mom works, and Tema stays with his grandmother. The next treatment correction will be done after hospitalization and examination at the end of February.
Tema's mom

Update as of March 28, 2011. The boy has had a check-up. He is feeling all right, and he has grown up a great deal. He still takes Minirin (desmopressin).

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