Hey I'm Natalia and at the age of 12 I was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma.

At that moment, my life changed forever. And I knew that nothing would ever again be as simple as it once was. I underwent intensive treatment at the Mother and Child Institute in Warsaw; 13 chemotherapy infusions, stem cell harvesting, radiation therapy, a stem cell autologous transplant and 5 immunotherapy infusions.

It was a very difficult time for both me and my loved ones. However, I knew that I could not give up. And finally came the moment when I found out that I had beaten the disease-I remember this time very well-May 2022. From then on, I lived life to the fullest and enjoyed it like any teenager. There was no indication that my life would turn upside down again. However, before my dream vacation, I felt that something was wrong, and in September 2024, I again heard what I feared most-an illness.

It was another one of the worst moments of my life. I knew that the fight started all over again... But again I know that I can do it and I will overcome this terrible disease! I am currently after my 5th infusion of chemoimmunotherapy. And I am waiting for further information about my condition and treatment plan. My family, friends and doctors are helping me to overcome the disease. Thank you in advance!