“Most of the Ukrainian patients are from the eastern part of the war-torn country.” said the head of the Olomouc University Hospital Oncology Clinic in the introduction Bohuslav Melichar. “It goes without saying that we tried to help them in their difficult situation.” next.

He and his colleagues at the clinic had to brush up on their knowledge of the Russian language and start using a Ukrainian dictionary. “It turns out that there is no such problem, especially for the elderly. We can communicate with patients normally.” explain the advantages of overcoming language barriers.

“The documentation is also mostly in Ukrainian, but with the help of a dictionary – especially because of the technical terms – it is not a problem to get the necessary information. And we learn from the stories of patients that the situation in their homes is even worse than what we see in the media, for example .” mentioned by the doctor.

gentlemen Natalia he taught Ukrainian language and literature in primary schools for more than 25 years. She was treated by oncologists at the Olomouc University Hospital thanks to her son and friends from the Czech Republic, who arranged her trip. “My throat started burning and I gradually went to the hospital in Cherkasy, where I was diagnosed with cancer but was unable to provide the treatment I needed.” Natalia explained.

“My son then decided to take me to the Czech Republic, where he has friends. I received great care in Olomouc, I was cared for by good people. A big thank you to all the doctors, nurses and all the staff for their help.” Natalia said. “War is terrible, I wish everyone in you peace and, of course, health.” patients at the Olomouc hospital end up with unhinged gratitude.