Help Oksana Kravchenko Battle Rare Cancer

Help My Childhood Friend and Neighbor Fight for Her Life Against a Rare and Aggressive Cancer

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out on behalf of my neighbor and dear friend, Oksana Kravchenko, who is facing an unimaginable battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer called highly differentiated liposarcoma.

Just six months ago, Oksana was misdiagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She went through two rounds of chemotherapy, but her tumors only grew. After a second biopsy, we learned that her real diagnosis was even more terrifying. Her tumor has now grown to the point that it’s blocking her trachea and blood vessels, making it nearly impossible for her to breathe. She struggles to sleep lying down, and every day, she lives in fear that the tumor could suffocate her.

In addition to her illness, she is from a small village in Ukraine and is already struggling due to the ongoing war. Her family has been through so much, and this diagnosis has only added to the weight they carry. Despite everything, she remains a fighter, determined to survive.

The doctors at Feofaniya Hospital are willing to perform a high-risk surgery to remove the tumors, but the cost of the operation and the rehabilitation that follows is 300,000 UAH (about $8,200 USD)—an overwhelming amount for her family, especially in the middle of a war.

That’s why I’m turning to you. I know times are tough for many of us, but if you can spare even a small amount, it could make the difference between life and death for Oksana. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign with others would mean the world to us.

Please help give Oksana a chance to live, to breathe freely, and to continue fighting through these incredibly challenging times. She deserves this chance more than anything.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and support.

With gratitude,

Svitlana Safina