When we talk about closing the care gap, it should be also seen that there is a closure in the knowledge gap too so that the public can be accurately informed of cancers and also know that the patients just do not thrive but survive

Their resilience helps me heal through the pain of seeing loved ones battle this menacing disease.

I encourage those cancer survivors on treatment to hold on. It will get tough but hold on when it does.

Every cancer experience is unique to the patient.

I am a radiation oncologist, and the story of the patients' treatment and recovery makes me more active in trying to treat my patients.

I’ve been documenting my journey for advocacy and to help tell as many stories as possible. I try to fight with positivity, but some days it’s hard.

My message for other women is that do not ignore any unusual symptoms and go to the right place for diagnosis and treatment.

Slowly, cancer grip loosened. The darkness lifted, replaced by a tiny spark of hope. Today, I stand here, a survivor.

Her story is one of many who seek treatment at Shaukat Khanum's second hospital in Pakistan and are able to beat cancer with the help of a highly experienced and motivated team working at this institution.