Learchek Reports Cancer Progression

.com (owned by Meta, recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation)/ler_chek Blogger Valeria Chekalina, known as Lerchek, stated that her cancer began to progress.

Consensus

Learchek announced that her cancer has progressed.
Metastases were found in the adrenal glands, lungs, and ovaries.
Learchek and her fiancé, Luis Squicciarini, shared medical updates via social media.
Learchek has undergone second-line chemotherapy.
She is considering treatment options abroad, including CAR-T therapy in China.
Learchek expressed a desire to overcome cancer.

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The last month was difficult for the couple, and the examinations helped identify the cause of the severe pain that had been troubling Chekalina. — gazeta_spb
Squicciarini stated that the health deterioration began in early September, with severe leg pain and the placement of a contrast catheter. He also said doctors did not understand what was happening with the blogger. — m24
In 2024, Valeria Chekalina and her ex-husband Artem Chekalin were accused of creating a criminal organization and laundering funds obtained illegally, involving over 250 million rubles from fitness marathons. — m24
Chekalin admitted guilt and was sentenced to 7 years in prison. The case against Learchek was previously suspended due to her cancer diagnosis but later resumed. — m24
In August, the court sentenced Learchek to conditional imprisonment, a fine of 763.5 million rubles, and a ban on managing websites. — m24
Law enforcement did not initiate a criminal case against the investigator handling Learchek's case. — m24

Coverage (2 sources)

Lerchek spoke about the progression of her oncological disease - SPB Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
Blogger Lerchek reported that her cancer is progressing — Москва 24

Learchek Reports Cancer Progression

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