Cancer Kids Ukraine

Our story started four years ago, when Constantine was only 9 months old. He was diagnosed with retinoblastoma of both eyes. The doctors said the tumor in the left eye was too big and the eye had to be removed. After one year of treatment they did remove his left eye. However, I personally believe they could have saved his eye, even though Constantine wouldn’t be able to see with it. Constantine had 35 blocks of chemotherapy, almost 30 sessions of anesthesia, two blocks of radiotherapy, gamma therapy and beta therapy, when the applicator stays inserted in the eye for three days. After the beta therapy his vision dropped significantly. If before the therapy he had almost 100% vision in his right eye, now it’s only 40%. Now the doctors don’t know what to do. However, we can’t leave the things the way they are because the tumor will continue growing. At the moment, saving his only eye is at stake.

The hospitals in Ukraine don’t have the equipment for thorough examination and treatment. The Ukrainian doctors cannot even determine whether Constantine has any living cells in his eye. It can be done only in a specialized clinic, such as the clinic in Essen (Germany). That clinic is able to admit Constantine but we don’t have money to pay for it. It is for the first time during the four years of treatment that we ask you for help.

You can reach Constantine’s mother Julia at +38 067 961 0610