​​​Sana, a devoted mother of young children from Hyderabad, began experiencing recurring pain in her breast. At first, she sought treatment locally and even underwent surgery, but the pain soon returned, leaving her anxious and uncertain about the future.

Her family then turned to AKUH, where a biopsy confirmed her greatest fear: Sana was suffering from stage 3 breast cancer. Dr Sana Zeeshan explained that to save her life, her breast would need to be removed.

Over the course of a year, Sana bravely underwent surgery, followed by radiation and chemotherapy. It was an exhausting and

emotional journey — made even harder by the financial strain, as her husband, a small factory worker, could not afford the cost of advanced treatment.

Thanks to the Patient Welfare Programme at AKUH, supported by Zakat and donations through PBS, Sana received the full course of life-saving care. Slowly, she regained her strength and her will to fight for her children’s future.

Today, Sana is healthy and able to return to her role as a mother with renewed hope and her family continues to offer heartfelt prayers for the donors whose generosity gave them strength in their darkest time.​​