I begged the NHS to treat my dying daughter. They say it’s ‘not cost effective’
The Telegraph • • health
Key Points:
- Olga Soltani, a single mother and maths teacher in London, proudly watched her youngest daughter Zhana graduate with a law degree in October 2024, after years of sacrifice and hard work.
- In June 2025, Zhana was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer, diffuse paediatric-type high-grade glioma, with a grim prognosis of 18 months to two years survival.
- Despite early symptoms being dismissed by doctors, Zhana endured multiple surgeries, severe infections, and complications, yet showed remarkable resilience throughout her treatment.
- The NHS declined to approve proton beam therapy due to cost-effectiveness concerns, leading Olga to seek expensive immunotherapy and personalized vaccine treatment in Germany, costing over £93,000 so far.
- Olga is crowdfunding to cover the remaining £200,000-£300,000 needed for Zhana’s ongoing treatment, determined to fight for her daughter's life despite the devastating diagnosis and financial challenges.
