A precise weapon against a terrible disease

Iryna wants to live for her daughter, husband and mother. In February 2024, she was diagnosed with left breast cancer. For Ira to continue her treatment, she needs to raise funds to purchase a month's supply of the drug Linparza.

Due to poor health, Iryna works from home. She used to grow houseplants, but now she has no strength for her hobby.

It all started in January 2024 with a suddenly discovered painful swelling in her left breast. This surprised Iryna, who tried to get checked regularly. The oncologist diagnosed her with fibroadenoma, a mammogram and ultrasound confirmed it.

But the pain and swelling did not go away after a month. At the end of February, a CT scan helped detect cancer. Stress can increase the risk of developing diseases, including cancer. And Iryna has enough stress in her life, because she lives in Kharkiv, which suffers from shelling almost daily. In addition, her brother recently joined the army.

Iryna underwent eight courses of chemotherapy, a course of radiation therapy. In August last year, her left breast was removed, and later – a formation on the scar. Genetic analysis showed that the previously prescribed treatment was erroneous, it was necessary to focus on targeted therapy and immunotherapy. What is targeted therapy? In some types of cancer, certain proteins give a “signal” to the cancer cell to grow. Targeted drugs act on these proteins, blocking their signals. That is, they are the most precise, “aimed” weapon against the disease.

Iryna was prescribed the drug Lynparza (olaparib) for a year. Every day is important, so the family borrowed money, Iryna has been taking this drug for the second month. She was lucky: the manufacturer of Lynparza held a promotion: two packages for the price of one with an additional payment of UAH 1.

It is necessary to raise funds as soon as possible so that Linparza treatment does not interrupt. Ira is appealing to all kind people for help in purchasing a month's supply of vital Linparza. Dear friends, let's support Irina in her fight for her life!