At the age of 17, Anna has been through an ordeal that would have overwhelmed most adults.

Before her cancer diagnosis, her days were a familiar routine of school, sports, leisure activities and time at home with the family. Like many girls her age, she was optimistic about the future. She could not have known that life would change in a flash.

In February 2025, things took an unexpected turn: Anna was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, stage 2. Overnight, her days became a mix of hospital visits, treatments and medical appointments.

At an age when most young people are dreaming of freedom and independence, Anna was forced to learn to live with uncertainty.

Some days are harder than others; anxiety and questions without answers about the future loom large. Still, in spite of it all, Anna has found ways to stay the course. A phone chat with friends, a good book in which to escape,  a walk outside… the little things in life that help her keep moving forward when the burden feels heavy.

Anna is in remission today. The word means more than the absence of illness: it encompasses months of courage, perseverance and a strength she didn’t know she had.

Medical follow-ups are still part of her life. Sometimes they conjure up post-cancer concerns, but they are also a testament to how far she has come.

Anna now finds the most joy in the things she’s always loved best: skiing, which she practices with passion and enjoys teaching to younger children; sailing with her family; being surrounded by the people closest to her. After everything she’s been through, such shared moments have become more precious than ever.

When asked what helps her keep going, her answer is simple: taking life one day at a time. It’s a motto that sums up her journey perfectly.

Because Anna knows, now, that we don’t need to see what lies ahead to continue moving forward. Sometimes, we just need to trust the next step.