Support Tahira Chirag’s Subtotal Thyroidectomy
Tahira Chirag's Story
Tahira Chirag, a 49-year-old resident of Lahore, has been struggling with growing neck swelling for the past 15 years. The primarily small swelling has gradually grown in size over the past 6 months, causing a lot of uneasiness and anxiety for Tahira and her family.
Recently, Tahira visited a nearby local hospital where a general surgeon, after a thorough examination and diagnostic tests, diagnosed her with a simple multinodular goiter (MNG) as a result of an enlarged thyroid gland containing multiple nodules or lumps. The doctor advised Tahira to undergo a subtotal thyroidectomy. This surgical procedure removes an extensive portion of the thyroid gland while keeping a minor amount intact to produce the essential hormones.
Tahira is a housewife who lives in her daughter’s small house in Lahore with her husband and one son. Her husband and son are daily wage workers, earning around PKR 20,000 monthly. This low salary barely covers their basic living needs, and Tahira’s family cannot afford surgical expenses.
Tahira said it in a depressed tone:
I’ve been battling this swelling for a long time, and now it’s getting harder and harder to bear the pain. My family cannot afford the surgery, even though I want to have it done. I’m concerned that I won’t be able to support my family and carry out my duties as a wife and mother.”
Tahira’s life can be profoundly improved by your donations, which will enable her to have the critical surgical operation she needs to regain her health and well-being. Tahira may become independent again and be a strong member of her family with your help. To assist Tahira Chirag restore her quality of life and pay for her partial thyroidectomy, kindly consider donating. Your kindness will relieve her physical agony and provide her and her family with much happiness and comfort.
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Tahira Chirag's Story
Tahira Chirag, a 49-year-old woman from Lahore, had a swelling in her neck for six months. Her condition was giving her extreme pain and discomfort. The swelling kept growing in size and became more painful, making it difficult for Tahira to even swallow or speak at times. Concerned about her condition, she received a medical consultation from a doctor. The doctor conducted some medical tests and an ultrasound scan and diagnosed her with Multinodular Goiter (MNG). The doctor recommended Subtotal Thyroidectomy, where a major portion of the thyroid gland is removed to alleviate the symptoms and prevent further complications. However, the significant cost of the surgery was beyond her family’s financial means.
Tahira lives in a modest brick house with her joint family of seven members. Her husband and son are daily wage laborers and make PKR 20,000 monthly. With this meager monthly income, they hardly make ends meet. The surgical cost was an additional financial burden for the family. After struggling for a while, Tahira found Transparent Hands. She contacted us and asked for help. Thanks to donors' generosity, Tahira received the surgery without a delay.
Tahira was finally admitted to Lahore Care Hospital on July 11, 2024. Under the expert care of Dr. Ahmed Fawad, a skilled surgeon with extensive experience in general surgery, Tahira underwent the subtotal thyroidectomy.
She was hospitalized for four days. During her stay, she received post-operative care and was happily discharged on July 15, 2024. Tahira was able to breathe easily, speak without pain, and reclaim her life.
Tahira said with tears of happiness in her eyes:
“I was suffering from extreme discomfort but you transformed my life. Now, I can live a happy and healthy life. For months, I lived in pain and fear but I feel like a new person now. I am grateful for the support you gave me when I had nowhere else to turn.”
We are deeply thankful to you for supporting Tahira Chirag’s surgery. You have given her a new life filled with love and hope. Thank you for making a difference in her life and enabling her to spend her remaining life peacefully.
