Give a warm CKSC welcome to Neza! This beautiful young lady is 15 years old. Neza is battling non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Neza’s cancer journey began in the spring of 2020 when she found a mass in her lower abdomen. Her initial thought was that she has a swollen ovary. By August, Neza’s mass started causing her severe pain. She had an ultrasound performed. From there, she was referred to a local clinic where a series of tests were conducted. The tests revealed that Neza had Lymphoma.
Shortly after diagnosis, Neza had a central venous catheter inserted under her clavicle through which she received chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other drugs. Neza received seven cycles of strong chemotherapy in addition to having surgery during her seven months of active treatment.
In February 2021, she received her last dose of chemotherapy! Since then, Neza has been going to see her oncologist monthly for a check-up and blood work. Currently, everything is going well and Neza’s test results continue to be positive! On February 16, 2022, Neza’s central venous catheter was removed, which marked the final end of her treatment.
Neza likes to bake, help other people, and go for walks. She aspires to one day become a pediatrician. Neza is an active member of The Gold Ribbon Institute, Children with Cancer which works to connect and help children all over Slovenia who are battling or have survived cancer.
Neza, you are one inspiring young lady! Your positive attitude and your zest for life is truly uplifting! We cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Team CKSC will always have your back!