My Mom is a PHighter, Carmona (2026)

11/12/2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Christine Aileen Bianca Litan. She has been battling a rare pulmonary disease for almost 3 years now and today she has been called upon to rest at our Heavenly Father’s kingdom.

Details of her Memorial Services will be posted once finalized.

Thank you for your prayers.

- Alyanna Litan

03/11/2024

My Mom’s PAH Journey

Hello, everyone! Alyanna here. My mom, Bianca, has been fighting a really tough battle against a rare heart condition called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) for over two years now. Through it all, she’s been an incredible source of strength and inspiration for our family.

PAH is a progressive disease where blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries becomes too high. This increased pressure makes it harder for the heart to pump blood through the lungs. Although there is an ongoing research, there is currently no known cure for PAH.

Her condition has progressed, and we have reached a point where her current medications are no longer enough. She’s now in need of a double lung and a heart transplant. This is a lot to take in right now but we’re holding onto hope, and I know that it's her faith that keeps her going as well.

The recent medical findings have only increased the costs of her treatment and has taken a toll on our family’s finances. We humbly request your generous support to help us cover the expenses of her medical care. Any contribution, no matter how small, would go a long way in helping our family.

Feel free to share my Mom’s story to expand the number of people who can potentially help and to touch someone who might need to hear her inspiring journey.

For those who may not be in a position to help, adding my mom and our family to your prayers is a big help

Thank you for your kindness!

Donation Details:

Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/biancalitan
https://gofund.me/e59c043d
https://gogetfunding.com/my-mom-is-a-phighter/
Christine Aileen Bianca Litan GCASH and PAYMAYA 09778032926
Christine Aileen Bianca Litan BPI 0799119587
Christine Aileen Bianca Litan BDO 010650009401

07/02/2024

Facing tomorrow's procedure with hope and gratitude. 🙏✨ Grateful for all the love and prayers.

20/12/2023

My Mom's PAH Journey

Right heart catheterization was done, and pressures were lower. Continuing with maintenance meds, holding onto hope for a miracle. I am grateful for the gift of life and immense thanks to my incredible doctors – Dr. Rodriguez, Dr. Del Rosario, and Dr. Jison. Blessings to all, and faith in the power of prayers. 🙏

29/10/2023

My Mom's PAH Journey | Visit 5

Routinary tests done! Grateful for progress and resilience on this journey. 💙

02/09/2023

MY MOM'S PAH JOURNEY | August 31, 2023

Last August 31 was my mom's Day 1 for the clinical trial!!!
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to her dedicated doctors, supportive family members, and caring friends whose prayers and assistance have been an unwavering source of strength.

Last week, during her procedure, it was discovered that there was a substantial increase in my mother's pulmonary pressure, escalating her condition to a severe stage. Because of this, an additional medicine, apart from the expensive ones she is already taking, is very needed.

Starting at 8 a.m., my mother's schedule was packed with medical procedures, including an ECG and a CT scan, followed by hourly blood collections. She received her first dose of medication during the day, and the continuous ECG and blood collection until 6 p.m. After a long day of testing, she was admitted for observation and much-needed rest.

God answered our prayers and my mom was given a chance to be a part of a clinical trial - adding another medication to help slow down the progression of her illness.

She will still be having a weekly hospital visit and will continue her meds while we closely monitor her vitals.

God has been good and gracious! Our faith remains unwavering, and we continue to hold onto hope for a miracle and we pray for blessings to everyone who's been helping us!

24/08/2023

MY MOM'S PAH JOURNEY | August 24, 2023

Today, my mom had her heart catheterization procedure. Thank you, Lord, for guiding the hands of her doctors!

Watch this video to know what Cardiac Catheterization is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQhZqQjVp58

09/08/2023

My PAH Journey | August 7, 2023

We went to Makati Med last Monday, August 7 for pulmonary tests. We're still scheduled for additional tests for the next three weeks. We will know by the end of the month how the screening will go. We're still raising funds for the maintenance medications for the month.

Thank you to my doctors, Dr. Rodriguez, Dr. Del Rosario and Ms. Anne.

- Bianca

05/08/2023

My mom, Bianca, is fighting for her life as she deals with her rare and distressing condition - Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Diagnosed in 2022, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is a severe and progressive disease. Without treatment, the survival rate is 2.7 years with mortality in the first year as 32 % of the first year, 52% in the 3rd, and 66% in the 5th year. She was diagnosed via cardiac catheterization as having Severe Pulmonary Hypertension and will depend on advanced, expensive, imported therapy for survival. Recently we were updated that 1 bottle of medicine to preserve or support lung capacity is PHP 145,000.00. And that's only 1 set of meds for 30 days. We have also faced bills from past hospitalizations, and loss of work opportunities due to the progression of the disease.

To put it simply, her condition is having high blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs - and her blood supply struggles to support her lungs.

It was my mom's birthday last August 1st and we surprised her while she was still groggy in her meds, not sure if she can remember but we took a video. It struck me when my youngest brother said, "Mom, can you wish not to be sick anymore for your birthday? Because we all get scared every time Dad has to bring you to the hospital." My mom is our light, she loves us more than anyone in the world and I couldn't imagine our lives without her.

This year has been a roller coaster ride since my mom was diagnosed with a rare disease. We have been challenged physically, emotionally, and financially but we managed to keep it together fighting as a family with God.

I would like to thank everyone who has helped us in prayers and financially, we continue to ask for your help as my mom's illness progresses.

If you could commit any amount now or a set amount for the next few months, collectively, we can gather enough funds to sustain her medical costs.

Again here are the ways:

Christine Aileen Bianca Litan GCASH 09778032926
Christine Aileen Bianca Litan BPI 0989615785
Christine Aileen Bianca Litan BDO 010650009401

https://gofund.me/e59c043d
https://gogetfunding.com/my-mom-is-a-phighter/

Let's also commit to pray for a miracle cure, a possible inclusion to a clinical trial abroad, and for God's healing embrace for our family.

Thank you.

- Alyanna

05/08/2023

My Mom's PAH Journey...

[Bianca Litan]

August 1,2023

Thank you for all your birthday greetings! I pray for good health, provision and blessings for everyone.

July 14,2023
We have been discharged from the hospital and now on medication. An additional medication is needed as the illness progress. This journey has been emotionally, physically , financially and spiritually challenging but I thank my family especially my husband for always being there for me. Thank you to friends who have been there since Day 1 and continuously helping and praying for us. I had to file a leave for work and Vell is doing his best to take on several projects. We are thankful to the parents , to our students at Kidz Symphony by Teacher Vell for entrusting us helping us in this journey. We are blessed and will continue to fight. To my kids Alessa, Andres, Luis and Ahya especially to my husband, thank you for the love and support.

Almost a year has passed
July 5, 2023

Day 4 in the hospital

Was rushed to the ER due to chest pains and difficulty in breathing. We waited for 26hrs in the ER for a room to be available. Due to discomfort we were given an option to go home instead of waiting in the ER. Waited another 5hrs to get the bill settled. Vell and I were so exhausted already.

We then went home and got to rest ,made sure that my bp, heart rate and SPO2 are all monitored. In the evening, I felt very dizzy after I went to the toilet. Vell checked my BP it was at 70/50. After that I no longer have any recollection of what happened til I woke up back in the ER.

This time, admitting waiting time took less and I was transferred to telemetry. Still have low bp, chest pains, dizziness. Lab tests came back showing high WBC showing infection so they started with medication for the infection and for my BP to be back up to at least 90/60.

I want to extend our great aprreciation to those who sent help and included me in their prayers.

Am still admitted at present and we continue to ask for prayers. God bless us all 🙏

Oct 16, 2022 Had my lab works and 2D Echo done then ff up consultations with my specialists. Pressure is still high despite the added medication but vitals are stable. So we are continouosly looking for better options to manage the progression of my illness at least. Praying and claiming to be accepted for a clinical trial and research with NIH. Still awaiting for the results. Please continue to pray for us. You are all included in ours too. God bless 🙏

Sept. 28, 2022 ❤️ Home at last 🙏 My arterial pressure went down , stable vitals. The additional medication is helping a lot. Will continue my maintenance meds and hopefully recover fast. Thank you for all the help and prayers. We shall continue to fight. God is Great all the time ☝️🙏

Sept. 26, 2022 Still in ICU , today was tiring since full dose of medication under close monitoring is every two hours, thankful and blessed as the side effects are now controlled and indeed tolerable. Thank you to my wonderful doctors! Finally right formula I guess. Lord bless their hands and I believe they are a vessel of your Greatness. One last procedure tomorrow to check on the pressures. Claiming for better results ☝️🙏

Sept. 25, 2022 Still in ICU, doctors mentioned to be here at least til Wednesday given better pressure results after heart cath on Wednesday. Better tolerance of the medication though allergies and cough are still making it uncomfortable. 🙏 praying for stronger lungs and heart. Keep the Faith! God is by my side. Thank you and still asking for prayers and help. ❤️

Sept 22, 2022 - I was transferred this morning to the ICU in preparation for tomorrow's procedure. We are in great gratitude to our family, friends ,and to some we even do not know sending their regards, prayers and help. Indeed God is doing His work and in His hands we claim healing.

Sept 19,2022 -Am currently admitted in Asian Hospital for a new medication in addition to what I am already taking. We are praying for better results. We continue to ask for prayers 🙏
Vell and I haven't posted or shared much lately about what is happening it's because there are challenges we are facing as a family. However this is something that most people aren't aware of. I am sharing this for people to know about the illness , how serious it is and to also ask for prayers and help.

In February 2022, I was rushed to the hospital as I was experiencing chest pains , shortness of breath , my husband also said that I actually turned blue and fainted. We then went to the hospital and was advised that I have experienced heart failure. To us it was all very sudden as we go on outdoor activities as a family and I haven't experienced anything like this in the past.
I was referred to a PAH specialist in Asian Hospital since facilities sadly aren’t available in our public hospitals and several procedures had to be made right away. In March , I was then diagnosed to have Severe Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, something we haven't heard at all. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a rare and progressive disorder ,at this point my condition is already irreversible. Medications were given mostly we have to buy from overseas and would cost us approximately 200k per month. Hearing this we prayed to seek guidance ,strength and healing. My sister created a Go fund me campaign which was a huge help, we planned our finances and prepared.

Because of prayers, strong faith and help we were able to sustain my medication for the months that came. I was back on my feet able to do daily activities and even get back to work. Please know that all the help and prayers you sent are very much appreciated.

Unfortunately as much as everyone is claiming and praying for a miracle, PAH and its unpredictable nature challenged us again and we just received a sad news that condition has worsen along with my symptoms which prompted my doctors to ask me to stop working and take additional medication, also coming up with other medical plans. I now have a Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension WHO Group 1, Heart Failure with Right Ventricular Dysfunction secondary to Pulmonary Hypertension.

My doctors have been very honest that this will be a long fight that will cost us financially, most especially that people aren't aware of the sickness and no support from our government at this point. Most of the patients having similar conditions are either misdiagnosed, undiagnosed or aren't able to sustain expensive medication which unfortunately cost them not to survive.

At this point, we are close to being financially drained with having to deal with the disease and along with maintaining a family, it is very challenging for a normal working class Filipino to sustain a living. Once again we are knocking to your kind hearts to send prayers and help for us to overcome this challenge.

We are indeed still VERY BLESSED and we are FAITHFUL all these shall pass.

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