UPDATES on Andro’s journey.

We are Janis and Paisa Armenta, parents of Andro and have shared in his horrific journey with cancer since August 2020 when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his elbow, bicep and pelvis at the age of 41. Sarcoma is a rare cancer, different for each patient. 

WE HAVE JUST FOUND DRUGS THAT MAY HELP. 

Last November he underwent a 16 hour surgery to remove the cancer from his arm.He was left with a functional hand, but no arm movement.  He has had 4 different chemotherapy regimens and radiation but nothing has helped.

After an inpatient chemo treatment, he unfortunately suffered a major stroke and heart attack. He lost the use of his speech and his right side. His speech has partially returned but not the use of his right arm, hand or leg. 

Tumours have continued to grow in his right hip and pelvis.New small tumours have just been detected in a PET scan in several other bones. He is in pain everyday and bed bound. 

AND YET HE REFUSES TO GIVE UP. 

We found a private cancer clinic in Vancouver and have recently had costly out of pocket tests done in France to see if there are any targeted drugs available to treat his specific cell mutations. 

THERE ARE!!!

 The suggested drug, Entrectanib, is NOT covered by OHIP or any of the drug companies for Andro’s diagnosis, so they must be paid for by Andro. This drug he needs costs $10,000 per monthly treatment.

We are desperate for financial help to keep Andro alive. This drug may shrink or even cure his tumours which are still aggressively growing in his pelvis and now other areas. 

Please find it in your heart to help Andro.

This is his best chance to LIVE and his only chance.

Please share Andro’s story with your friends, family and co-workers.