You Supported Tahira Chirag’s Subtotal Thyroidectomy

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.