Shamim Bibi Overcame Breast Cancer

Shamim Bibi's Story

Shamim Bibi, a 48-year-old woman from Jhang, was leading a modest life in Jhang when she received devastating news. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease that rapidly weakened her body and left her unable to care for her children. Shamim underwent a Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) with the help of Transparent Hands in August 2022. Thereafter, she received chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions in 2023. On a follow-up visit, Shamim’s doctor found that she had peritoneal metastasis. Therefore, he again advised chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, the treatment was expensive and beyond her family’s reach.

Shamim lived in her nephew’s house with her three children. She was totally dependent on her nephew’s income for meeting living expenses. Her nephew was a daily wage laborer and earned just PKR 20,000 per month. The medical treatment she needed to survive was costly and beyond her reach. With no access to proper treatment, her condition worsened, and hope began to fade. She found hope when a neighbor told her about Transparent Hands. She contacted us and asked for assistance. After observing her critical situation, we promptly registered her case.

From 2nd February 2024 to 11th October 2024, Shamim received a series of chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions at the Inmol Cancer Hospital, Lahore under supervision of Dr. Sadia Sadiq, providing comfort and relief to Shamim.

Shamim said with teary eyes:
“I thought my life was over. But, your support gave me the strength to fight breast cancer. I am looking forward to living a pain-free and healthy life. I am thankful to you for supporting my medical treatment.”

Today, Shamim is recovering steadily. The chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions have renewed her hope and strength. She has returned to caring for her children and is optimistic about her future. Shamim and her family are deeply grateful to you for changing Shamim’s life.