Give for Kousar Parveen’s Thyroidectomy
Kousar Parveen's Story
Meet Kousar Parveen, a 67-year-old woman from Rawalpindi, who has been experiencing pain due to swelling in her neck for many years. Her condition progressively worsened over the past two months and is now causing pressure in her neck. Simple activities like eating and breathing have become difficult for her. She went to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor, who after performing some lab tests and an ultrasound scan diagnosed her with Multinodular goiter (MNG)-an enlarged thyroid gland that contains multiple nodules or bumps. To relieve her pain and discomfort, the doctor advised Near Total Thyroidectomy. However, the cost of the surgery is beyond her financial reach.
Kousar’s life is a constant struggle. Her illness can be life-threatening. If left untreated, it may obstruct the airway and cause difficulty in breathing and swallowing.
Kousar lives in a small house with a joint family of seven members. Her husband passed away a few years ago. She works as a maid at a private clinic and her son is an auto driver. Her family’s monthly income is PKR 30,000 per month, which is insufficient to cover utility bills as well as other living expenses. They are surviving in extreme poverty and affording to pay for her surgery is significantly challenging for them. During this dark time, Kousar contacted Transparent Hands and asked us for assistance.
Kousar said with tears in her eyes:
“At this old age, I am suffering from extreme discomfort, which is draining me. I am counting the days until I can be free from this illness. We barely fulfill our basic needs and this surgery is expensive and we can’t pay for it. I request you to please help me.”
This surgery is Kousar’s only hope to overcome her chronic health issue which will ultimately allow her to spend the golden years of her life with joy and peace.
We ask you to be generous and extend your support to Kousar. Together, we can change her life and enable her to live a healthy life.
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Kousar Parveen's Story
Kousar Parveen, a 67-year-old woman from Rawalpindi, was suffering from pain due to swelling in her neck. With time, her condition worsened and she experienced pressure symptoms in her neck. Her routine life was extremely disturbed by her illness. She went to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After performing some medical tests along with an ultrasound scan, the doctor diagnosed her with Multinodular Goiter (MNG). To improve her quality of life, the doctor advised Near Total Thyroidectomy. Unfortunately, her family was unable to pay for her surgery.
Kousar lived in a small house with her extended family of seven members. After her husband's death, she faced a challenging financial situation and began working as a maid at a private clinic. Her son worked as an auto driver, and together, they brought in a family income of PKR 30,000 per month. It was significantly challenging for them to manage their utility bills, food, and other living expenses. The significant cost of the surgery was overwhelming for them, leaving them in despair. During this dark time, Kousar reached out to Transparent Hands and asked us to register her case.
On January 02, 2025, Kousar was admitted to Maryam Memorial Hospital in Rawalpindi. Her surgery was scheduled for January 03, 2025. Dr. Afsheen carefully managed her case and performed the surgery. Kousar received post-operative care and was discharged in satisfactory condition on January 06, 2025.
Kousar said with happiness:
“Living in constant pain had taken the joy out of my life. Now, after the surgery, I feel lighter, happier, and more hopeful. You gave me the greatest gift – a life full of health and happiness. Thanks for being there for me.”
After the successful surgery, Kousar is now recovering. She is hopeful to spend her remaining life in peace. This change in her life was made possible with your generous support. Kousar and her family extend their deep gratitude to you for making a significant difference in her life.
