Vladimir died on February 21, 2012

Hello,
My name is Vladimir Ivanovich Gaivoronsky. I am 55 years old. For the last three years I have been undergoing treatment for chronic leukemia. At first, at Pavlov State Medical University, and then at Almazov Federal Center of Heart, Blood and Endocrinology.
Unfortunately, during treatment I developed a complication: a fungal infection in my lungs, or aspergillosis. I am now on treatment at Mycology Research Institute, but they do not have Vfend drug that I have to take. It is also not available under free medication program, and we are unable to afford it. I am disabled, and my wife is retired. A package of Vfend that lasts a week costs 26,990 rubles. I am asking for help with buying it and will be sincerely grateful to everyone who responds.

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Medical conclusion

Update as of November 10, 2010. Vladimir underwent two cycles of therapy with MabThera. He will receive the third cycle in a week. He feels rather well and tries to walk often. He still needs Vfend.

Update as of December 18, 2010. Vladimir started another cycle of chemotherapy. He is planned to go for CT scan in January. Vfend is still needed.

Update as of January 20, 2011. CT scan was moved to February 18th. Vladimir does not feel very well. He has fever and is now being examined at Almazov Federal Center. The next injection of MabThera is scheduled for February 4th, after which examination at Mycology Institute is planned. Vfend is still needed.
Vladimir's wife

Update as of February 15, 2011. On February 7th Vladimir was taken to Botkin hospital with suspected pneumonia. The examination showed that he has bronchitis. Vladimir had fever for several days. He now feels better and tries to move around the room more. Vfend is still needed.
Vladimir's wife

Update as of March 10, 2011. Vladimir feels well. His test results are normal. Next week, he will undergo examination at Kashkin Mycology Institute where decision regarding continuing Vfend therapy will be made.

Update as of March 31, 2011. Vladimir was hospitalized at Almazov Center for another chemotherapy cycle, but due to breathing problems he was transferred to intensive care. Vladimir's condition had improved since and on May 25th he was transferred to a regular room. Due to issues with his lungs, he still needs Vfend.
Vladimir's wife

Update as of July 5, 2011. Vladimir is in Almazov Research Institute where he is undergoing chemotherapy. Vladimir suffers from a strong cough. He still needs Vfend.
Vladimir's wife

Update as of November 12, 2011. Vladimir is undergoing therapy with Mabthera and Ribomustin and feels better. Vfend is still needed.

Update as of December 12, 2011. Based on CT of lungs, Vladimir has improvement, but he still has fungal lesions and needs to continue therapy with Vfend. He is now receiving chemotherapy under Mabthera + Ribomustine regimen. He feels rather well.
Vladimir's wife

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