Almaty, city in Kazakhstan, witness as six-year-old brave battler triumphs over blood cancer
In the heart of Almaty, 6-year-old Zangar has triumphed over blood cancer. Facing a relentless battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia complicated by the Philadelphia chromosome, Zangar braved a 2.5-year ordeal. Receiving treatment in Kazakhstan and South Korea, this determined little fighter endured 1.5 years of local treatment and another year of grueling therapy overseas. A fascinating story about Zangar aired on the Almaty TV channel, sparking an outpouring of support from the community.
A year ago, a joyous reunion took place at Almaty International Airport as Zangar returned home, welcomed by his family, close relatives, and a reporter from Almaty.tv. The road to victory over cancer was arduous, as the boy endured not just chemotherapy, but also targeted therapy, along with two complex bone marrow transplants. His siblings and father served as donors for these life-saving procedures.
Speaking about the journey, Zangar's father, Maulen Kospanov, shared his experience. "For the first operation, my younger daughter was the donor. But over time, the son's cancer cells fought back. For the second operation, I became the donor. Everything went well," he recounted with relief.
The cost of Zangar's treatment was staggering, approximately $500,000. Countless compassionate citizens, including notable singers and businesspeople, generously contributed to help cover the expense, with the Almaty TV channel providing valuable information support. Singer Yerdos Kanayev was among the many individuals who extended their heartfelt gratitude.
"I am very grateful to the entire nation, the singers and businessmen who provided not only financial but also spiritual support. On behalf of Zangar's family, I say a big thank you!" said Kanayev with gratitude.
Zangar's grandmother, who stood by his side throughout his treatment in South Korea, expressed her unbridled joy. "My joy is indescribable. All these years, we lived in fear and hope. We've been through a very difficult journey to our grandson's recovery," shared Gulmira Orazhanova.
Currently, Zangar is in remission, but his road to complete recovery extends beyond medical treatments. The focus now is on helping him heal psychologically from the ordeal he faced. Check-ups every five years and the careful supervision of specialists will continue to ensure his health and wellness.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia complicated by the Philadelphia chromosome, though challenging, has shown some successes in treatment with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The integration of dasatinib and CAR T-cell therapy offers potential for improved outcomes, but long-term efficacy remains to be confirmed.
- Zangar's triumph over blood cancer, specifically acute lymphoblastic leukemia complicated by the Philadelphia chromosome, was celebrated in a story aired on Almaty TV channel.
- During his treatment, Zangar endured various medical-conditions such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and two complex bone marrow transplants, with his siblings and father serving as donors.
- TheCost of Zangar's treatment was substantial, totaling approximately $500,000, but was partially covered through generous contributions from compassionate citizens, including singers and businesspeople.
- Moving forward, Zangar's focus is on mental-health and wellness, as he continues to recover from the ordeal he faced during his treatment.
- In the field of science, treatments such as allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the integration of dasatinib and CAR T-cell therapy show promise in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but long-term efficacy remains to be confirmed.
