I Had No Symptoms — A Mammogram Saved My Life Tabinda Nasir, 46 — Islamabad I have always been conscious about my health. When I turned 40, I made a decision — every October, I would get a mammogram. It became a routine, something I did for myself, without waiting for any symptoms. When I…
I Chose to Keep Fighting Dr. Zubia Afsheen, 44 Peshawar My journey with breast cancer did not begin with my own diagnosis. In 2003, my elder sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. I stood beside her through every stage of her illness, supporting her in whatever way I could. Watching someone you love fight cancer…
A Journey Toward Understanding your own Body Sadia Ehsaan, 38 Kharian My name is Sadia. I am from Kharian and lived in Lahore for many years. I am a mother of four children. Before my illness, I was a teacher and worked in private jobs. I was educated, independent, and proud of the life I…
From Darkness to Light Salma Abbas, 52 – Islamabad Salma’s Story Salma’s life was like a bright morning. She was a school teacher and her days sparkled with the innocent laughter, questions and giggles of children. Teaching was not just a profession for her; it was worship and a source of joy. Even after returning…
Every Story Is Different, Every Emotion Is Different Hina Naveed Irfani, 54 – Lahore “Every story is different, every emotion is different.” My journey with cancer began in Ramadan 2022, just after I returned from Umrah. At the time, I was already going through a period of deep emotional pain due to some personal family…
Catching It Early, Living Fully Ahlam Tariq, 42 – Rawalpindi I never imagined I would one day share my story as a breast cancer survivor. At 40, I was busy with my work as a psychologist and health communicator, never expecting my own health to suddenly become the center of my life. When I felt…