non-reimbursed treatment, rehabilitation

Kamil is 15 years old. As his parents say about him - until recently he was everywhere, he always loved all physical activities, and the gym became his second home.

In May this year, Kamil fell while riding a bike. After the accident, he complained of leg pain. With each passing day, the pain intensified to such an extent that Kamil could not sleep at night. Parents began to seek help from primary care physicians. They were referred to an orthopedist. In June, an X-ray was performed, after which the first suspicion of a tumor was made. While on duty, Kamil and his parents found an oncologist who referred them to a CT scan. The suspicions were confirmed, so Kamil ended up at the Institute of Mother and Child, where a biopsy was performed. Unfortunately, the first test was unsuccessful due to too little material collected. The test was repeated on August 3. After just a few days, the family received the result: osteosarcoma (osteosarcoma). After a series of tests, Kamil was qualified for chemotherapy.

Detailed examination also raised suspicions of involvement of the lymph nodes in the right knee and minor changes in the lung. However, first of all, the doctors will deal with the change in the leg bone, which is the greatest threat to Kamil's health at the moment.

Kamil has now completed the first cycle of chemotherapy. He started the next one, and after completing this stage of treatment, he will undergo surgery. Most likely, approximately 30 cm of bone will be cut out, so the use of an endoprosthesis will be necessary.

The next challenge for Kamil and his family will be months of intensive and expensive rehabilitation. It is necessary for Kamil to exercise several times a week to regain his fitness and previous activity. Unfortunately, these costs exceed the family's financial capabilities. The rehabilitation itself will cost approximately PLN 5,000 per month. There are additional costs of medicines, diet and medical equipment related to the disease.

Currently, Kamil is on crutches and must be very careful about possible injuries and infections in order to receive subsequent doses of chemotherapy on time and to ensure that the surgery can be performed quickly enough.

Sport is Kamil's life. He goes to the gym whenever he can, just to look at the equipment and meet familiar faces. The prospect of getting back to fitness motivates him to recover.

Let's help Kamil get back to his old everyday life!

 

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