Six-year-old beats blood cancer triumphantly in Almaty
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In the heart of Almaty, McZangar - a brave six-year-old kid - has triumphed over blood cancer. His battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and the Philadelphia chromosome, a formidable duo, had been relentless for 2.5 years. He bravely endured 1.5 years of treatment within Kazakhstan and another year in clinics of the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea. His journey, beautifully documented by the Almaty TV channel, stirred the hearts of countless generous souls, who came together to support his cause.
A year ago, McZangar, accompanied by his grandmother and grandfather, set off for South Korea on a life-changing expedition. Upon successful completion of the treatment, the family's eagerly awaiting arms welcomed him back home.
The road to victory was not a smooth ride. McZangar faced a turbulent ride, having undergone both chemotherapy and targeted therapy. He also endured two complex bone marrow transplants - a feat rarely attempted in such a young child, especially for patients diagnosed with this aggressive form of ALL. His sister and father graciously served as the donors for these transplants.
Maulen Kospanov, McZangar's father, shared his thoughts on the process, "Firstly, my younger daughter was the donor for the first operation. However, as time progressed, the boy's cancer cells showed resilience. For the second operation, it was I who became the donor. Everything unfolded without a hitch."
The miracle that saved McZangar required a sizable investment, amounting to an estimated half million dollars. Thousands of compassionate individuals, including renowned singer Yerdos Kanayev and influential business tycoons, coughed up funds for this noble endeavor. The Almaty TV channel stood by him, providing invaluable information support.
Yerdos Kanayev expressed his gratitude, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire nation, the singers, and businesspeople who didn't only extend financial but also emotional support to McZangar. On behalf of the family, I bid them a warm thank you!"
McZangar's grandmother, who was his rock throughout the ordeal in South Korea, is overwhelmed with joy. She stated, "The happiness I feel is beyond words. We've walked a marathon to heal our grandson, filled with fear and hope."
The young champ currently remains in remission. His road to complete recovery is paved with psychological rehabilitation. Every 5 years, he'll undergo check-ups, under the watchful eyes of specialists, to ensure he remains cancer-free.
- McZangar's battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) involved medical-conditions like the Philadelphia chromosome, and his treatment also included science-based approaches like chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
- Mental-health support was crucial during McZangar's journey, as he underwent multiple complex bone marrow transplants and faced a long, turbulent struggle.
- The fundraising for McZangar's treatment involved numerous generous individuals, including renowned singer Yerdos Kanayev, who came together under the banner of health-and-wellness, to support his cause.
