Did you know that head and neck cancer is among the top three most common cancers, right there along with breast and lung cancer? “It is the disease of the lower social economic group,” says Dr Arif Jamshed, Consultant Clinical
On November 2013, Faiza Khan was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Leiomyosarcoma. A beautiful mother of three beautiful children, Faiza had an inner strength and faith, that inspired everyone around her until the end. Determined
With less than a month left before Shaukat Khanum Memirial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) Peshawar opens it’s doors, we’re nearing the completion of Project Peshawar Phase I. Imran Khan Cancer Appeal (IKCA) and SKMCH have joined forces with a global appeal for SKMCH Peshawar. With
As of 29 December, SKMCH Peshawar will be admitting patients. Although the hospital isn’t fully equipped yet, we’ll be offering chemotherapy treatment from day one. In the past, patients in Peshawar had to travel to Lahore to receive chemotherapy. With
Mohammad Ali Malik has been an Imran Khan Canncer Appeal (IKCA) volunteer for nearly two decades. He began fundraising for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) when he was a child growing up in Pakistan. Now at age 31 and
After two decades of providing free cancer care in Pakistan, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) received the 2015 Patient-Centric Imaging Award. The award was given for our child friendly initiative in the Department of Nuclear Medicine. SKMCH staff and
“An early diagnosis is essential. I would strongly recommend older men who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms, to see their doctor. Especially if they have a first degree relative who suffers or has suffered from prostate cancer.” Dr. Irfan
Last month, Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council hosted a very special show. Roshni featured a cast of child performers, all of whom were patients or survivors of cancer. Hailing from diverse backgrounds, our little stars spent an entire month preparing and
Nabil Akhtar, aged 43, is a keen runner with a penchant for setting himself physical challenges. Some of which, he admits, are ones he later regrets. The father of two, who’s based in Kent, has three full marathons, over 20