SLOVENSKA VERZIJA (Zadnja posodobitev)

(English version below)

Nina je v četrtek, 5.2.2026, opravila prvi onkološki pregled v Ljubljani. Zaradi precejšne razširjenosti malignega melanoma po celem telesu so se zdravniki odločili za zdravljenje s potentno dvotirno imunoterapijo, s katero bo Nina pričela že v ponedeljek, 9. 2. 2026. Terapija se ponovi na vsake 3 tedne. Potrjena je bila tudi prisotnost BRAF mutacije, kar v prihodnosti odpira možnost zdravljenja s tarčno terapijo.

Konzilij za možganske tumorje je žal sporočil, da je bil na MRI preiskavi glave opažen še dodaten zasevek v levem frontalnem predelu možganov, ki bo lokalno obsevan z radioterapijo. Prav tako bo obsevano tudi območje, kjer je bil kirurško odstranjen večji 3cm tumor, saj je histopatološki izvid potrdil, da je bil tudi ta skladen z metastazo malignega melanoma.

Pred Nino je zahtevno in intenzivno obdobje zdravljenja kožnega raka ter obsevanja možganskih metastaz. Še vedno se sooča z vrtoglavico, izgubo ravnotežja, močnimi glavoboli, motnjami vida, nespečnostjo in utrujenostjo. Ima izjemno nizke vrednosti kortizola, kar pa je najverjetneje posledica jemanja tablet proti možganskim oteklinam - deksametazon.

Nina se v tem obdobju obrača na vse, ki ste se kadarkoli soočali s podobnimi izzivi ali diagnozami. Če ste morda tudi sami prestali imunoterapijo, radioterapijo ali zahtevno onkološko zdravljenje, vas iz srca prosi, da z njo podelite svoje pozitivne izkušnje, misli, rituale ali nasvete, ki so vam pomagali ohraniti fizično moč telesa, upanje in notranje ravnovesje.

Vsaka spodbudna beseda, osebna zgodba ali praktičen nasvet za podporo telesa in duha med zdravljenjem ji pomeni ogromno. V tem obdobju so izkušnje tistih, ki so to pot že hodili, neprecenljiv vir opore, da tudi skozi najtežje trenutke obstaja pot naprej. Hvala vsem, ki boste z odprtim srcem delili svojo zgodbo in s tem pomagali Nini čutiti, da na tej poti ni sama.

Obenem Nina iz vsega srca izreka globoko in iskreno zahvalo prav vsakemu izmed vas - za vsako donacijo, vsako delitev njene zgodbe, za vsako lepo besedo, misel, objem in podporo, ki ste jo izrazili v tem mesecu. Vse to čuti, nosi s seboj in ji daje moč v trenutkih, ko je najbolj potrebuje. Tvoja toplina in misel nanjo ji pomeni več, kot je mogoče izraziti z besedami.

Hvala, ker si z njo. ♡

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ENGLISH VERSION (Latest update)

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Nina had her first oncology consultation in Ljubljana. Due to the extensive spread of malignant melanoma throughout her body, the medical team decided to proceed with a potent dual immunotherapy, which Nina will begin on Monday, February 9, 2026. The presence of a BRAF mutation has also been confirmed, opening the possibility of targeted therapy in the future.

Unfortunately, the multidisciplinary brain tumor board reported that an additional lesion was detected on the MRI scan of her brain, located in the left frontal lobe. This lesion will be treated with local radiotherapy. In addition, the area where a larger 3 cm tumor was surgically removed will also be irradiated, as the histopathological findings confirmed that this tumor was consistent with a metastasis of malignant melanoma.

Nina is now facing a demanding and intensive period of treatment for skin cancer as well as radiotherapy for brain metastases. She continues to experience dizziness, loss of balance, severe headaches, visual disturbances, insomnia, and profound fatigue. Her cortisol levels are extremely low, most likely as a result of taking dexamethasone, a medication prescribed to reduce brain swelling.

During this time, Nina gently reaches out to anyone who has ever faced similar challenges or diagnoses. If you yourself have undergone immunotherapy, radiotherapy, or any form of demanding oncological treatment, she sincerely invites you to share your positive experiences, thoughts, personal rituals, or advice that helped you maintain strength, hope, and inner balance.

Every encouraging word, personal story, or practical piece of guidance to support the body and spirit during immunotherapy treatments means more to her than words can express. In this vulnerable period, the experiences of those who have walked this path before are an invaluable source of support, warmth, and reassurance that even through the hardest moments, a way forward exists. Thanks to everyone who is willing to share their story with an open heart and help Nina feel that she is not alone on this journey.

At the same time, Nina extends her deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you - for every donation, every share of her story, every kind word, thoughtful message, and all the support you have shown during these past weeks. She feels all of it, carries it with her, and draws strength from it in the moments when she needs it most. Your warmth, compassion, and closeness mean more to her than can ever truly be expressed in words.

Thank you for being with her.

(Please, read full english write-up below!)

SLOVENSKI ZAPIS

Iz osvajanja gorskih vrhov, smučanja po zasneženih strminah in ponovnega preživljanja časa s svojimi najdražjimi po dolgi odsotnosti v tujini – iz resnično vitalnega telesa in dobrega zdravja – v to, da čez noč ostaneš priklenjen na posteljo.

V ponedeljek zvečer, 5. 1. 2026, je Nina doživela možgansko krvavitev, ki ji je v trenutku popolnoma spremenila življenje. Sooča se z izjemno močno vrtoglavico, hudimi glavoboli, izgubo ravnotežja, nezmožnostjo hoje brez pomoči ter lažjimi težavami z govorom, kar ji trenutno onemogoča normalno delovanje in samostojnost. Ko največji dnevni izziv postane že dvig iz postelje in odhod do stranišča.

Na srečo je bila ob prisotnosti in hitri reakciji najboljše prijateljice Urše in nudenju nujne pomoči s strani reševalcev, že naslednje jutro zaradi resnosti situacije s helikopterjem odpeljana iz urgentnega centra Splošne bolnišnice SG v UKC Maribor, kjer se danes zdravi zaradi posledic možganske krvavitve.

Kot da to ne bi bilo dovolj, je bila le dan kasneje v bolnišnici soočena še z diagnozo kožnega raka – malignega melanoma. Že od oktobra 2025 so se ji po telesu pojavljale nerazložljive podkozne zatrdline, ki so bile ob histološkem pregledu potrjene kot maligni melanom, žal že precej razširjen po telesu. Novica jo je globoko pretresla, saj je bila pred tem v odlični fizični kondiciji in dobrem zdravju, prav tako dermatološko nikoli ni imela nobenih težav.

V tem trenutku želimo Nini omogočiti, da se lahko v celoti posveti zdravljenju, brez dodatnega finančnega pritiska. Zaradi težke možganske krvavitve je trenutno popolnoma nezmožna opravljati delo, kar pomeni tudi popoln izpad prihodkov za nedoločen čas. Žal se vsi zavedamo, da je državna podpora – še posebej pri delu preko s. p. – zelo omejena in pogosto komaj zadostuje kritje osnovnih življenjskih stroškov.

Zato je:

Po dveh tednih različnih preiskav točen vzrok možganske krvavitve še vedno ni znan. (MRI, CT, PetCT, DSA raziskava - vse slike so žal nejasne). Obstaja pa utemeljen sum, da se je ena izmed zatrdlin (potencialno tumorska tvorba) razvila tudi v možganih, kjer je po vsej verjetnosti prišlo do razlitja in krvavitve. Prav tako še vedno nista znana izvor in stadij kožnega raka.

Nina si iz srca želi:

Nina si vsekakor ne želi postati le številka v zdravstvenem sistemu.

Zaveda se, da zaradi preobremenjenosti našega zdravstvenega sistema to žal postaja realnost za mnoge.

Zato se je, kljub polnemu zaupanju stroki, odločila, da bo pri zdravljenju storila vse kar je v njeni moči - aktivno in celostno podprla samo sebe in svoje telo na vseh nivojih – s pomočjo strokovnjakov, različnih terapij in pristopov, dodatnih izobraževanj, ki lahko pomembno prispevajo k njeni dobrobiti.

Stroški zdravljenja so trenutno nepredvidljivi. V okviru kampanje bomo transparentno objavljali vse prihodnje transakcije, namenjene izključno zdravstvenim stroškom, ter redno obveščali o novostih glede napredka in izboljšanja njenega zdravstvenega stanja.

Vsak prispevan € bo v celoti namenjen zdravljenju raka, zdravljenju in odpravljanju posledic možganske krvavitve ter vsem stroškom, nastalim v času zdravljenja, z enim samim ciljem:

da lahko Nina čim prej ponovno zaživi polno, samostojno življenje, brez hujših posledic in z možnostjo celovitega okrevanja.

Čeprav se Nina sama ne rada javno izpostavlja, se zavedamo pomembnosti in neizmerne moči skupnosti, ki je Nino in njeno blagovno znamko oblačil Let’s Doodle že od nekdaj podpirala in objemala s toliko ljubezni. V času ustvarjanja je bila vedno globoko ganjena nad izjemno podporo vseh, ki so verjeli vanjo in njeno zgodbo. Tudi sama je v skupnost, vsakega posameznika in vsak izdelek vlagala ogromno ljubezni, energije, časa, predanosti in ustvarjalnosti – z vizijo, da skupaj ustvarjamo lepši, bolj pozitiven in edinstven svet.

Upamo, da ji lahko tokrat mi stopimo naproti, ji izkažemo podporo in ljubezen v obliki donacije, pozornosti ali lepih besed, da bo lahko tudi v prihodnje ustvarjala, delovala in delila svoje darove s svetom ter še naprej spreminjala življenja okoli sebe.

Z vsem srcem se zahvaljuje vsem, ki so ji v tem procesu na kakršen koli način že pomagali – z izraženo podporo, prijazno besedo, obiskom v bolnišnici in ostalo fizično in psihično pomočjo, ko je to najbolj potrebovala.

Ob tem se počuti globoko podprto in opolnomočeno.

Hkrati pa te spodbuja, da v polnosti ceniš svoje zdravje, kajti ko imaš zdravje, imaš vse.

Zahvaljujemo se za tvojo pozornost in branje!

Z ljubeznijo in neizmerno hvaležnostjo,

Vsi Ninini najbližji in najdražji

❤️

English write-up:

When life changes in an instant

From conquering mountain peaks, skiing down snowy slopes, and finally spending time with loved ones after a long time abroad – with a truly vital body and good health – to suddenly being confined to a bed overnight.

On the evening of Monday, January 6, 2026, Nina suffered a brain hemorrhage that instantly and completely changed her life. She is now facing severe dizziness, intense headaches, visual disturbances, disorientation, the inability to walk without assistance, and mild speech difficulties, all of which currently prevent her from functioning independently.

Fortunately, thanks to the quick actions of her best friend Urša and the immediate care provided by paramedics, she was airlifted the next morning from the emergency center of General Hospital SG to UKC Maribor due to the seriousness of her condition. She is currently receiving treatment there for the aftermath of the brain hemorrhage.

As if this weren’t enough, just a day later, she was confronted with a skin cancer diagnosis – malignant melanoma. Since October 2025, unexplained subcutaneous lumps had appeared across her body, which histological examination confirmed as malignant melanoma, already spread throughout her body. This news deeply shook her, as she had previously been in excellent physical condition and overall health, with no prior dermatological issues.

At this moment, we want to enable Nina to fully focus on her healing without additional financial pressure. Due to the severity of her brain hemorrhage, she is currently unable to work, which means a complete loss of income for an indefinite period. Unfortunately, state support – especially for self-employed individuals – is very limited and often barely covers basic living expenses.

That is why:

After more than 2 weeks of extensive testing amd scans, the exact cause of the brain hemorrhage is still unknown (CT, MRI, petCT, DSA). There is, however, a strong suspicion that one of the lumps may have developed in her brain, likely leading to the rupture and hemorrhage. The origin and stage of the melanoma are also still undetermined.

From the bottom of her heart, Nina wishes to:

Nina does not want to become just another number in the healthcare system.

She knows that, sadly, this is becoming reality for many due to the overburdened system.

Therefore, while fully trusting medical professionals, she has chosen to actively and holistically support herself during her treatment – with the help of specialists, therapies, additional education, and approaches that can meaningfully contribute to her well-being on all levels.

Treatment costs are currently unpredictable .

Throughout this campaign, all transactions dedicated to medical expenses will be fully transparent, and regular updates will be shared regarding her health progress.

Every euro contributed will go entirely toward cancer treatment, brain hemorrhage care and recovery, and all related medical costs, with one goal in mind:

to help Nina live a full, independent life again as soon as possible, with minimal long-term consequences and the possibility of complete recovery.

Although Nina does not like to be publicly exposed, we recognize the importance and immense power of the community that has always supported her and her clothing brand Let’s Doodle with so much love. During her creative work, she has always been deeply touched by the incredible support from everyone who believed in her and her story. She, too, has invested so much love, energy, time, dedication, and creativity into every person, every member of the community, and every product – with the vision of creating a brighter, more positive, and unique world together.

We hope that this time, we can step forward for her, offering support and love through donations, sharing this campain, attention, or kind words, so that she can continue creating, working, and sharing her gifts with the world while transforming lives around her.

From the bottom of her heart, Nina thanks everyone who has already helped her in any way during this process – through support, kind words, hospital visits, or physical and emotional assistance when she needed it most.

She feels deeply supported and empowered.

At the same time, she encourages you to fully cherish your health, because when you have your health, you have everything.

Thank you for your attention and for taking the time to read this. Please share, donate or reach out to Nina.

With love and immense gratitude,

All of Nina’s closest friends and loved ones ❤️