A young woman’s battle: Sonya’s fight against cancer in the midst of war
Six-year-old Sonya Liakh's life has been irrevocably changed by the war in Ukraine. She was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer at a young age, but her treatment was interrupted by the Russian invasion. Devastating consequences include the loss of both eyes and the cancer spreading to other parts of the body. Despite the immense challenges she faces, Sonya remains remarkably strong-willed. He insists on giving himself drug injections, a stark reminder of the resilience he developed during the turmoil of war. Sonya's story is one of countless others affected by the far-reaching impact of war. Many Ukrainian children with…
