Ukraine Cancer Relief

Cancer Medication Aid

To maintain the efficacy of temperature-sensitive medications, we’ve established an underground Pharma Bunker equipped with refrigerated chambers. This facility, powered by autonomous energy systems, ensure that drugs like chemotherapy agents remain viable even during power outages.

Cancer patients face immense psychological strain, exacerbated by the hardships of war. Our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) program provides individual counseling, group therapy sessions, and resources to help patients and their families cope with the emotional and mental toll of their diagnosis and treatment.

Access to chemotherapy in Ukraine is often interrupted due to delayed public procurement and uneven distribution. Mission Kharkiv fills this gap by identifying drug shortages (e.g., Oxaliplatin for colorectal cancer), procuring medications directly, and delivering full courses of treatment to patients with verified prescriptions. Through close coordination with regional oncologists and our cold-chain system, we ensure that life-saving therapies reach the right patient at the right time — especially in high-need regions like Kharkiv.

In war-affected regions like Kharkiv and Sumy, we are pioneering research on the link between chronic stress and rising cancer rates. Our 7-month project “Community Voice: Stress, Oncology, and the Right to Health” will survey 300+ patients, doctors, and residents to explore how war-related trauma affects health outcomes — and to advocate for better screening and psychosocial integration in healthcare strategy. Findings will be presented to national and local health authorities, fueling evidence-based recovery plans and long-term cancer prevention. 

In war-torn areas, the journey to treatment can be as hard as the treatment itself. Mission Kharkiv helps cancer and palliative patients reach life-saving care through safe, free, and specialized medical transport.
We prioritize the most vulnerable: elderly, women in crisis, people with disabilities, and those living in remote or de-occupied areas. We don’t just move people — we restore their right to care.

Hygiene

For cancer patients undergoing treatment — especially in frontline or de-occupied areas — access to basic hygiene is often disrupted. Maintaining cleanliness and comfort is not only a matter of dignity, but a key part of infection prevention and mental well-being.

Mission Kharkiv integrates hygiene support into its cancer care model. We are preparing to distribute personalized hygiene kits to patients, based on real-time feedback from clinicians and patients themselves. Each kit will be adapted to disease stage, mobility, and social vulnerability — ensuring that hygiene support is practical, respectful, and relevant.

Cancer awareness

Too many Ukrainians face cancer without warning. One in three patients is diagnosed at Stage 4 — when it's often too late. Mission Kharkiv runs a awareness campaign focused on early detection, stigma reduction, and access to screening:

We work face-to-face with communities — especially where cancer is still a taboo — to create a culture where asking for help is strength, not shame.