#he one who is full of hope lives on: The story of Olga Chabaniuk

Olga Chabanyuk is our summer resident, cancer survivor and a strong young woman who defeated cancer twice. She perceives every stage of the struggle for life as a challenge that only strengthens her.

First experience and acquaintance with Dacha

"I found out about Dacha during my first treatment, but came here during a relapse. From the first seconds I realized that this is a special place. There is a unique atmosphere of support here."

Olya recalls that side effects after "chemistry" go away faster at Dacha. In the hospital, there are walls and doctors, but here there are mini-picnics, communication, peace, and life seems to be returning.

How cancer changed direction

• The disease came to Olya when she was a teenager. bone cancer.

• After the arthroplasty surgery, she was applying to the university. right from the hospital bed.

• She studied at the Faculty of Biology, but after a relapse, she realized that she wanted something else.

"Now I am attracted to psychologyI'm thinking about transferring. And I'm also dreaming modeling."

A second diagnosis and a difficult conversation

Olya recalls the day when found out about the relapse:

"I saw a long entry in the card instead of the usual phrase 'No tumors'. The doctor assumed it was a metastasis."

It was the hardest thing to tell my mom - she was silent for several days. And then the doctor called me, Mom was cryingI realized that I would have to go all the way again.

Cancer is a world-changing experience

"It's an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone. But it gave me new people and a new perspective on life."

Among those who inspired us are Natalia OnipkoPresident of the Zaporuka Foundation.

"The happiest people are those who have lived their lives helping others. I want to be among them."

Olya no longer craves loud parties like many of her peers. She is values timepeople around you, and things that make sense.

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