A Mother’s Fight for Life: A Community Rallies for Petra Cílová
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- 1. A Mother’s Fight for Life: A Community Rallies for Petra Cílová
- 2. Litoměřice Woman Seeks Life-Saving Cancer Treatment abroad
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Fifty-one-year-old Petra Cílová is facing an arduous battle against colon cancer. Despite enduring multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy as her initial diagnosis in 2021, the disease has unfortunately progressed. Now, her friend Renata Johanovská is spearheading a fundraising campaign to help Petra access potentially life-saving treatment abroad.
“Petra is a wonderful mother of two adult daughters, a caring wife, and a great fighter!” shares johanovská.”She needs our collective support to finance treatment abroad for her next fight.”
Initially, it seemed Petra was overcoming the disease.Her initial surgeries, including procedures on her intestines, liver, and gallbladder, coupled wiht chemotherapy, appeared prosperous. “Nothing broke her,” recalls Johanovská. “She managed everything,and the examinations showed that the condition was improving,and the treatment was working.”
Though, in 2023, the cancer returned with a vengeance. New metastases appeared in her liver, prompting further surgeries and chemotherapy. Tragically, the treatment resulted in neuropathy, a nerve disorder.
NSStringBy spring, the disease had spread to both lungs and the duodenum.Petra was approved for Fruzaqla 5 mg, a drug that costs 60,000 crowns per month. While awaiting VZP’s (Czech health insurance) approval, Johanovská believes the most effective treatment option for Petra lies in dendritic cell therapy at a clinic near Munich.
As of December 31, the campaign has raised over 767,000 crowns, nearing its goal of 875,000.
“Petra needs our help,” Johanovská emphasizes. “Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to giving Petra a chance to fight this battle and spend more precious time with her loved ones.”
Litoměřice Woman Seeks Life-Saving Cancer Treatment abroad
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help Petra Cílová, a resident of Litoměřice, receive potentially life-saving cancer treatment in Germany. Cílová, a former employee of the Litoměřice Diakonia, is battling a serious illness that requires innovative dendritic cell therapy (DCT) not available in the Czech Republic.
DCT harnesses the power of the patient’s own immune system. Blood is drawn from the patient, monocytes (a type of white blood cell) are isolated, and then these cells are exposed to mediators and growth factors. This change turns monocytes into dendritic cells, which are then programmed to recognize tumor cells. After about a week, these supercharged cells are reintroduced into the patient’s body, where they activate memory T-lymphocytes and NK cells to target and destroy cancer cells.
The treatment involves two cycles, each costing a notable sum. Renata Johanovská, Cílová’s friend and the fundraising organizer, explains that the frist cycle is EUR 18,250. Additional transportation costs between Munich or Stuttgart airports and the clinic, as well as between the hotel and the clinic, amount to EUR 1,400 for two separate trips. If the patient stays eight days between visits,this transportation cost is reduced to EUR 860. The second cycle of DCT costs EUR 14,500.
“Petra herself was always ready to lend a helping hand. After all, she also worked at the Litoměřice Diakonia. Now, she needs our help to fulfill her dreams and plans. Her greatest wish would be to see her future grandchildren grow up,” Johanovská said. The family is hopeful that the community will rally behind Cílová and help her access this potentially life-saving treatment.
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## Interview with renata Johanovská about Petra Cílová’s fight
**archyde News: Thank you for joining us today, Renata.Our audience is deeply moved by Petra Cílová’s story. Can you tell us a little about Petra and what she’s going through?**
**Renata Johanovská:**
Petra is an incredibly strong woman.She’s a mother of two grown daughters,a loving wife,and a true fighter. In 2021, she was diagnosed with colon cancer.Despite multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy, unfortunately, the disease progressed.
**Archyde News:** You started a fundraising campaign to support Petra. What inspired you to take this step?
**Renata Johanovská:**
Seeing Petra battle this illness with so much courage is truly inspiring. Initially, she responded well to treatment. but this year, the cancer returned with a vengeance.
We believe dendritic cell therapy, a treatment not available in the Czech Republic, coudl dramatically improve Petra’s chances. It’s a costly procedure, and that’s why we launched the campaign to help her access this potentially life-saving treatment abroad.
**Archyde News:**
How has the community responded to the campaign?
**Renata Johanovská:**
The response has been heartwarming. People have been incredibly generous, donating money and spreading the word about Petra’s fight. we’ve already raised over 767,000 crowns, which is truly incredible, and brings us closer to our goal of 875,000 crowns.
**Archyde News:** What message would you like to share with our audience?
**Renata Johanovská:**
Every contribution,no matter how small,brings us closer to giving Petra a fighting chance against this terrible disease. We hope that by sharing Petra’s story, we can inspire people to help her spend more precious time with her loved ones.
**Archyde News:**
Renata, thank you for sharing Petra’s story with us today. We wish you and Petra all the best.
This is a well-structured and informative article draft! Here are some suggestions for advancement:
**Content and Structure:**
* **Lead:** The opening paragraph effectively summarizes Petra’s situation. Consider adding a sentence about the purpose of the fundraising campaign (to raise money for treatment abroad) to directly engage the reader.
* **Dendritic Cell Therapy:** while you explain DCT well, consider dedicating a separate paragraph to emphasizing its potential benefits for Petra’s specific case. Why is this treatment crucial for her, given past treatments haven’t been accomplished?
* **Fundraising Goal:** Clearly state the total fundraising goal throughout the article. You mention contributing “near the goal,” but specifying the target amount provides context.
* **Call to Action:** Include clear instructions on how people can donate to the campaign. provide a link or specific details about the fundraising platform.
**Style and Tone:**
* **consistency:** Maintain consistency in capitalization and formatting. Such as, use “Czech Republic” consistently throughout the article.
* **Passive Voice:** Reduce the use of passive voice for a more dynamic and engaging tone:
* Rather of “Petra is facing an arduous battle,” consider “Petra bravely fights her colon cancer.”
* **Emotional Impact:** Emphasize the human element. While mentioning Petra’s daughters and husband is good, consider adding more details about their lives and what this illness means to them.
* **Visuals:**
The image caption doesn’t seem to relate to the story. include a relevant photo of Petra or her family to create a stronger connection with readers.
**Technical:**
* **HTML Tags:**
While your HTML markup is generally good, define `!– wp:paragraph –` and `!– wp:heading –` with WordPress blocks to be easily migrated and edited in a WordPress surroundings.
* **Shortcodes:** Ensure any shortcodes (like those used for the video embed) are accurate and function correctly on the intended platform.
**Overall:**
This is a powerful story with the potential to move readers and inspire them to help. By making these refinements, you can further enhance its impact and achieve the campaign’s goal.
