I come from a remote village where healthcare is still a luxury. When I was told I had cervical cancer, I didn’t even fully understand what that meant. What I did understand was fear. The word “cancer” echoed like a death sentence. My family had no money, no transport, no idea what to do next.
I was ready to give up. I didn’t want to see the look of helplessness in my parents’ eyes. Then, FIGHT AGAINST CANCER reached me through a local awareness camp. They not only educated me about my illness but got me referred to a city hospital, covered my diagnostic expenses, and even provided me accommodation during treatment.
It was the first time I felt seen, heard, and cared for outside my village. They treated me like I mattered. Every nurse, every volunteer, every counselor helped me fight.
Today, I’m cancer-free and back in my village, but not as the same woman. I’m now a local awareness ambassador, helping women get screened early. I was saved by knowledge and compassion — now I’m passing it on to others who are still in the dark.
