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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Natalia...
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MenteeNatalia Spruta
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DiagnosisMalignant neoplasm of the kidney
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Age of the Ward21 years
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Location
Highlights
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Purpose of the collectionThe cost of ongoing treatment, travel to hospitals, additional tests, the cost of necessary rehabilitation.
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DiagnosisMalignant neoplasm of the kidney
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Age21 years
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Location
Update
In September 2024, Natalia underwent a checkup and an MRI, which showed a metastasis to the pelvis. Doctors are considering a change in treatment at this time. In addition, complications are not letting up. As a result, which turned out to be dangerous water retention in the body and breathing problems. Natalka was admitted to the OWN in the "Cape of Hope" and immediately hooked up to oxygen. After a few days there was improvement. The results of the Pet study will determine the further course of action. The worst thing for the family is the wait. October 11, 2024
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Over time, numerous metastases appeared. The diseased kidney was removed immediately.
Being confined within the four walls of a hospital was certainly not what this brave teenager wanted to experience. Despite the adversity, she quickly gathered all the strength she had in her and decided that she would not lose the fight against this "monster," no matter how difficult it might be!
Over the course of five years, Natalia took a lot of medications, including those that were not reimbursed, the cost of which exceeded human understanding and the financial capacity of her family. She also underwent several surgeries, after which rehabilitation and huge amounts of additional research were necessary.
Despite enormous difficulties, fear, suffering, and hours spent crying...
Our brave warrior never forgot her goal—to beat her illness. Even though it is sometimes very difficult. Despite so many obstacles, Natalia tries to live a normal life from time to time! She graduated from high school, did well on her final exams, and even passed her driver's license test!
Unfortunately, despite all her strength and determination, the disease refuses to let up, which is why we are asking for your support for this extremely determined, never-give-up fighter in the most difficult marathon she still has to overcome. Natalia still has many dreams to fulfill, and the most important one is to get well!