Ukraine Cancer Relief: Aid for War's Forgotten

Delivering Life-Saving Medicines Across Ukraine

Throughout July, August, and September 2025, Mission Kharkiv continued its unwavering commitment to ensuring access to life-saving oncology and chronic disease medications for patients across Ukraine – people whose lives depend on consistent treatment amid war.

In July, we provided 409 individual patients with 1,166 units of essential medicines. Additionally, 4,868 units were distributed to 12 medical institutions and partner facilities across the Kyiv, Kharkiv, Ternopil, Zhytomyr, and Rivne regions, helping sustain uninterrupted care in both frontline and rear areas.

In August, 459 patients received vital medications, totaling 1,490 drug units, while another 4,392 units were supplied to 10 hospitals and oncology centers throughout Ukraine.

By September, our efforts reached a record number of 549 patients, who collectively received 1,738 units of medication. At the same time, 5,083 units were delivered to 24 medical facilities, ensuring that thousands of people could continue treatment despite ongoing disruptions in the healthcare system.

All medicines were distributed through our verified cold-chain network – the Cold Bunker in Kharkiv and the Christian Medical Association’s warehouse in Lviv – guaranteeing safe storage and transportation.

Every delivery represents more than logistics; it is a lifeline for those living through illness and war.

We remain deeply grateful to our partners, medical institutions, and supporters for helping us continue this mission. Together, we ensure that treatment remains within reach – even in the hardest times.

Expanding Access Nationwide: Adalimumab Distribution

During this reporting period, Mission Kharkiv delivered a large-scale humanitarian shipment of Adalimumab, a life-saving biologic medication, to 61 public healthcare institutions across 17 regions of Ukraine.

This was not just logistics – it was a coordinated, data-driven operation that began with a verified national request and ended with the medicine safely reaching hospitals.

Adalimumab requires strict cold-chain conditions, which we maintained from storage to final delivery at each hospital.

Human Story: “Hope for a Second Life” – Valentyna’s Journey

Life changed completely for Valentyna Turta in 2024, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“It was a shock,” she recalls. “You never think it will happen to you.”

In August, she underwent surgery – the first step in her fight for life. But another challenge lay ahead: chemotherapy. The medications she needed were not only expensive but often impossible to find in Kharkiv’s pharmacies.

It was her doctors and friends who told her about Mission Kharkiv – an organization supporting cancer patients with free access to life-saving treatment. That advice changed everything.

“If it weren’t for Mission Kharkiv, I don’t know how I would have continued my treatment,” she explains. “They gave me the medicines that are both very costly and completely unavailable in pharmacies.”

Through Mission Kharkiv, Valentyna received Neupogen and Endoxan, critical components of her therapy.

“It’s more than financial help,” she says. “It’s the belief that you are not alone in your struggle. This support gave me hope for a second life.”

Together, We Make Healing Possible

Thanks to your continued trust and support, Mission Kharkiv is able to deliver not just medicines – but hope, dignity, and continuity of care to thousands of patients across Ukraine.

Each delivery, each vial, and each patient story reminds us that together, we are ensuring that access to treatment remains possible, even in the hardest times.

Thank you for standing with us. Your partnership truly saves lives.

Links:

• Mission Kharkiv website

Throughout May and June 2025, we continued our unwavering support for cancer patients across Ukraine  people facing life-threatening illnesses amid the ongoing war. –

In May, our program reached 431 individuals, delivering 1,200 units of oncology medications. In June, we provided essential treatment to 427 patients, distributing a total of 1,258 life-saving drug units.

These medications were distributed directly by Mission Kharkiv several times a week at the Kharkiv Institute of Medical Radiology and Oncology and the Lviv Oncology Treatment and Diagnostic Center. This was made possible thanks to our two approved temperature-controlled storage facilities: the Cold Bunker in Kharkiv and the Christian Medical Association’s warehouse in Lviv.

Our team continues to prioritize the safe handling, storage, and delivery of medications, ensuring consistent access for patients who would otherwise face unaffordable costs and critical treatment delays.

A Story of Courage: Hanna’s Fight for Life

We are honored to share the story of Hanna, a mother of two from a small Ukrainian village whose life was turned upside down by the war.

“I worked at a kindergarten,” Hanna says. “But after it closed, we were left with almost no income. Then came the diagnosis – stage 3B breast cancer – and everything became even harder.”

With a disabled husband and two young children, Hanna was the foundation of her household. Her illness struck the family at its core.

“It broke us a little,” she reflects. “But we’re holding on. I hope that treatment will bring us back to a normal life.”

Hanna first heard about Mission Kharkiv from her oncologist. That referral changed everything. Thanks to our support, she was able to receive trastuzumab, a critical and expensive medication, completely free of charge.

“If it weren’t for your help, I wouldn’t be able to continue treatment,” she says. “These medications are incredibly expensive and hard to find. You gave us hope.”

What stood out to Hanna most was not just the treatment, but the people.

“Everyone on your team is kind and professional,” she shares. “They always call to check in, always support. It means so much to know you’re not alone in this fight.”

Hanna’s journey is one of thousands. Through her voice, we hear the quiet strength of so many families confronting cancer under extraordinary circumstances.

Thanks to your generosity, Mission Kharkiv continues to offer real help – and real hope. Together, we are ensuring that cancer is not a death sentence – even in wartime.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support is saving lives.

Links:

• Website Mission Kharkiv