A dying Slovak woman spoke about the practices of our doctors. Her post was shared by thousands of Slovaks and Czechs

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Maybe you too have at some point found yourself in a situation when you felt what real despair is, but it certainly wasn’t as terrible as the moment when people learn about a treacherous disease that allows them to enjoy life for only a few more days and they must come to terms with the fact that they will soon die.

Exactly such an unimaginable situation for many people happened in the life of a young Slovak woman, whose doctors announced the cruel news that she had only a few days left to live. The woman decided to speak about the practices of doctors in Slovakia because of that. Her shocking words surprised many people and so she decided to share them. If you agree with them, do not hesitate and share the article so as many people as possible read it.

The patient’s story and her disappointment

The woman published her story in the Facebook group “Don’t Feed Us Garbage”, which tries to raise awareness about problematic areas of Slovak healthcare.

The diagnosis of the young woman led her to the oncology department, where she experienced many huge disappointments and numerous mistakes on the part of doctors. According to her, it will be their mistakes that will take her life, not the disease itself.

In her post the woman also speaks about valuing one’s life and that immediately, when even a small problem appears in our health, we should seek a quality doctor — but not in Slovakia; clearly abroad. Her opinion outraged many people who have had good experiences with Slovak doctors. Read the post and be sure to let us know your opinion on this issue.

How did it start?

Hello. I am a patient of the St. Elizabeth Oncology Clinic on Heydukova Street in Bratislava. More than two years ago I came here with a lump in my breast. Instead of an immediate operation they ordered several months of chemotherapy. The goal — to shrink the tumor. It did not succeed. After the biopsy, on the contrary, the tumor doubled in size. The doctors photographed it, but they still postponed the operation. Several months passed and finally they surgically removed it, along with the entire breast and also the lymph node under the arm. However, a so-called nodule appeared in the lungs on the CT. Chemotherapy followed again. I ended up without hair again, etc. After it ended, on a follow-up CT they found that my lungs were already full of metastases.

The chosen chemotherapy did not work on my type of tumor. They say “don’t Google, don’t diagnose yourself. Trust the doctors.” But after all that I could no longer stand it. In five minutes on my own I found out that the chosen chemotherapy could not have been successful. The biopsy clearly showed that I should have been immediately given the more expensive biological treatment. However, they only started it almost two years after I first came to oncology. After two doses of it in combination with chemotherapy I experienced unpleasant side effects.

Literally, the skin on my hands and feet peeled off painfully. I couldn’t even stand on my soles. I asked an acquaintance to go to my doctor and he agreed with her that I would stop taking it until my hands and feet healed. When I finally managed to get to Heydukova on my own, the doctor told me that I was no longer entitled to biological treatment because I had interrupted it of my own accord. My claims did not convince her.

She simply said it’s over, we can only provide you with palliative care

So it’s over.

Death is already knocking on my door, and so I just want to urge you not to rely on doctors in Slovakia. Confront their opinions, actively consult the treatment a doctor proposes with more doctors. Join discussion forums with patients, and if you can, have the proposed treatment consulted, for example, in Austria. Simply go to a country where a doctor has time for the patient, where you do not feel like an unnecessary thing to be economized on.

Cholesterol and sugar: what really raises LDL and how to protect the liver

Eggs, liver and bacon are often labeled as the main culprits of high cholesterol. The reality is more complex. For most people, dietary cholesterol has only a limited effect on blood cholesterol levels. Much more important is the overall diet, the proportion of saturated and trans fatty acids, intake of added sugars, body weight, genetics and lifestyle. Below you will find a balanced overview of what the facts say – without myths and shortcuts.

What cholesterol is and why the body needs it

Cholesterol is a fatty substance essential for building cell membranes, producing hormones and vitamin D. In the blood it is carried in the form of lipoproteins. LDL ("bad") carries cholesterol to tissues, HDL ("good") takes it back to the liver. The goal is to keep LDL low and HDL in an appropriate range.

Dietary cholesterol vs. saturated fats and trans fats

In most healthy people, dietary cholesterol (e.g., from eggs) has only a small effect on LDL. A much stronger factor is saturated fats (fatty processed meats, high-fat cheeses, large amounts of butter) and trans fats (industrially hydrogenated fats), which raise LDL and can lower HDL. Eggs are also a source of nutrients (e.g., choline), so for most people they can be part of a balanced diet.

How added sugars and refined carbohydrates worsen the blood lipid profile

High intake of added sugars and refined carbohydrates (sweetened drinks, sweets, white bread) raises triglycerides and promotes the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The liver then more often releases VLDL/LDL particles and the overall lipid profile worsens. The liver is particularly harmed by excess fructose from sweetened drinks and syrups.

The role of choline and "healthy" fats

Choline (eggs, lean meat, legumes) helps form and export fat particles from the liver, thereby supporting its normal function. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish) can lower LDL and some fractions of inflammatory lipids, if you also limit saturated fats and added sugars.

When eggs can be a problem

For a portion of the population with a genetic burden (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia) or for people with very high LDL, even dietary cholesterol can play a larger role. In such cases, individual recommendations from a physician and a nutrition therapist are decisive.

Practical meal plan for healthy lipids and liver

  • Limit added sugars: sweetened drinks, confectionery, excess white-flour baked goods.
  • Prefer unsaturated fats: olive oil, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty sea fish twice a week.
  • Reduce saturated fats and avoid trans fats: processed meats, fast food, toppings made from partially hydrogenated fats.
  • Eat enough protein: fish, poultry, eggs, legumes, fermented dairy products – they support satiety and muscle maintenance.
  • Fiber: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes – soluble fiber helps lower LDL.
  • Alcohol in moderation: excess increases triglycerides and burdens the liver.
  • Hydration and exercise: 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week (brisk walking, cycling), strength training twice weekly.
  • Body weight: even a 5–10% weight reduction can noticeably improve triglycerides and LDL.

Key takeaway: it's not "forbidden eggs", but the overall dietary pattern

For most people, eggs or liver alone do not "cause" high cholesterol. The key is the combination of fewer saturated fats, less added sugar and more unsaturated fats, fiber and exercise. If you have high LDL, a family history or liver disease, discuss a specific eating plan with your doctor – sometimes pharmacotherapy (e.g., statins) is also necessary.

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