Update on Ismail's Condition

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 20:31

We have been away for 3 weeks, so thank you to Yasin for keeping us updated. Also thank you to Ismail's friends and supporters, What would he have done without you?



Ismail is unwell again, after the brain haemorrhage Ismail had to rest, but as he got better so did the cancer, (and it grew again).



He has received 2 more laser treatment sessions, and we are awaiting results on these, in the meantime he developed a very high temperature, and his blood count is affected.



He is back in hospital, where he is sedated. he also underwent blood transfusions, His dad Cemal is struggling to cope, I feel so sorry for this family, God only knows how they are getting through this,



Cemal said the people of Cyprus have given so much help,



Cemal took 8 people from the village all prepared and happy to donate blood, but only 4 could do it for various reasons, So Cemal had to go around the hospital to beg for blood for Ismail, and he had to pay people 100 lira. ctd.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 20:43

Ismail as lost a lot of weight, he does not feel like eating, and he has a constant thirst, His dad says he just wants to drink water.



He actually said to his dad that he thinks he is going to die of thirst. Can you imagine having your seriously ill son say that to you ? I feel that his dad and family should be able to get some sort of counselling.



So lets keep our fingers crossed that when he comes around he is feeling stronger, and we get some good news on the cancer.



There is a function on Saturday the 26th at The Park Karsiayka , organised by Val and KLD with some of the funds raised going towards Ismail;s treatment and family support



Yours Truly will be doing a stint, so please come and join us.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 21:20

Oh Lee how awful, we have been waiting for you for updates. You know where I am for anything you need xxxxx

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 22:06

The Turkish army have fully equipped medical centres with modern facilities and 40,000 young and fit men who can give blood for free. Why should this poor man have to pay for his son's blood and treatment?

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
14/03/2011 22:44

Zoots, you make a good point, I think that at the time it was an emergency and they needed the blood right away.



But also how can anyone be so uncaring and selfish that the only way that they will give a child blood is in return for money.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 10:30

Our thoughts are with Ismail and his family.

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 16:02

Poor little boy, it is so tough coping with the treatment and as you say when the chemo stops the tumours often grow larger as there is nothing to stop them. It is awful that his family have to pay for blood for a child. I don't know how they would cope without your support. x

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 16:11

Oh Lee and Jan, I am so sorry things are looking bleak again. Personally - I thiink he is a fighter - dont underestimate his will power! As you say, its the family who suffer more seeing him like that. Unfortunately cant make Sat but hope to see you later on.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 18:57

Hi Lee ! Glad to see you two back safe ! hope you had a nice time ? sorry you came back to such awful news ! sent you an e mail kind regards barry and Helena

valarius


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 19:17

Hope Saturday brings in loads of monedy we can devide up between the school and Ismail. He should not have to pay for Blood. contact the Army for their help. Our thoughts are with ismail KLDS

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 19:35

Nice comments, thank you. Glad to be back, We had a fabulous time, but its not reality, so life goes on,



We have some very loyal supporters, and friends. Thank You.



Many very generous people have helped, but thanks in particular to one very generous Gentleman, whom I do not know, and I have never met, he made some considerable size donations, and at present is in the lead for the signed David Haye gloves. ( a consolidated bid ). £1500



So we have coped with funding so far. But the money gets used up very fast, We very often have to send around 2,000 TL. (and fast when it is needed)



Tomorrow if Ismail is up to it, he needs to travel again, and his dad and a nurse have to fly with him, he has to have 3 seats on the plane to lie down with a drip attached , Plus seats for a nurse and his dad.



So we need constant funding. Thank You to you all. People keep telling me the family could not have coped with out Jan and my efforts , But I could not have done this without you peop

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 21:00

Best wishes and fingers crossed Lee. See you at the Park Cafe on 26th. Lets keep this to the top.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
15/03/2011 21:05

See you there Laptagal, bring your ear muffs, I may be singing.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
24/05/2011 06:46

Just wondering how little Ismail and his family are getting on , any recent updates ?

Simbas

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
24/05/2011 12:04

Hi Simbas. I am hoping to have an update published later this week or next. We are hoping that we may have some positive news.



But don't want to get to excited yet until we know more , unforunatley these thing's take a while.



Ismail is eating better and seems brighter in himself.



Thank You for your concern.

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
24/05/2011 13:09

With respect - has anyone asked the Turkish army, should the need for blood arise again, would they be prepared to give the blood for free, how quickly can that be arranged, and if so, their contact number be in the hands of all concerned with Ismail. I still find it disconcerting that the two cancer charities (that I am aware of, may be more)? In TRNC aren't funding/supporting this family - if the family aren't strong enough in their disposition to speak to any and everyone who could be of help - some people find it hard to ask for help, or are able to identify and explore all possible options, however strong their need. Is there a FLUENT Turkish speaker who is speaking up on their behalf, when anything needs doing, or someone needs approaching? Is there a fluent Turkish speaker fund-raising any moment they have spare? I simply find it so hard to understand why this family is struggling to the degree they are.......

juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
11/06/2011 08:38

Any more updates on little Ismail yet?