On May 13, 2025, during a gynecological appointment in Germany, Inna was suddenly told she needed urgent surgery. Three days later, on May 16, the procedure was performed in the city of Lörrach. Ten days after that, the histological results came in: stage I ovarian cancer.

“It was a shock. But I chose to fight and continued my treatment in Freiburg – at the University Medical Center. A second gynecological surgery was scheduled for June 25.
But the day before, on June 24, I underwent a colonoscopy. The results were another blow: a tumor was found in the rectum, and it too turned out to be malignant. The situation once again became unpredictable.
The team led by Professor Dr. Hannes Neef responded professionally and in perfect coordination. All necessary examinations were carried out in the shortest possible time. A major combined operation with HIPEC – hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy – was scheduled for July 17.

The surgery lasted over ten hours. And it saved my life.

I am deeply and sincerely grateful to every doctor and every nurse involved.

The operation was performed by:

• Dr. Esther Biesel (lead surgeon)
• PD Dr. Gabriel Seifert (co-surgeon)

Surgical assistants included:

• Dr. Dorian Marckmann
• Albert Fabian
• Stefan Simone
• Randolph Carlos Pasag
• Kami Bollschweiler
• Prof. Dr. Hannes Neef
• Dr. Esther Biesel (also assisting at various points)

Scrub nurses:

• Maja Bretz
• Boziarka Zimmermann
• Stephanie Rochlitzer

The anesthesiology team, led by Dr. Julian Ganter, ensured my safety throughout the surgery with exceptional care and attention.

I am profoundly impressed by the professionalism, compassion, and dedication of the entire team. I truly believe that God worked through your hands.

My heartfelt thanks go to Professor Dr. Hannes Neef for bringing together such an exceptionally skilled and compassionate team, and for guiding them with unwavering responsibility and care. I owe you all my life. I will never stop praying for you and your families.”

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