I am Simona Labban, a 27-year-old woman who is married and has a twin. I got married at a young age and gave birth to my twins a year after getting married. My life went on normally until I suddenly discovered some swollen parts under my arms and in my breast. I talked to one of my friends about the matter and she told me that Baheya Hospital provides free testing services. In the beginning, I did not pay much attention to the matter, but my friend insisted on the necessity of going to be reassured about my well-being. I called them on the phone and told them about the symptoms I have and after a few days, I got a call from the hospital informing me of the examination appointment. 

On the second day, I went to my scheduled appointment and when I saw the Hospital sign “Baheya for breast cancer early detection”, I got afraid. However, I plucked up my courage and decided to continue the experience until the end. I expected the examination would be very tiring and exhausting as Baheya is a free hospital that does not charge patients any costs and I have had previous bad experiences in the free hospitals. However, I was surprised by the care, cleanliness, and high efficiency. In a few hours, I did all the necessary tests and scans without paying a pound. 

3 days after doing the examination and scan, I got a phone call informing me that I must go to meet the doctor and there they told me the shocking news. The doctor tried to tell me the fact gradually and, in the end, I realized that I had breast cancer.  

I remained silent for a while, told the doctor that I understood what he meant, and left the room. I think I walked about 5 stations without feeling tired. I was drifting, as written in the novels. I never thought then what would happen to me all I thought of was what would happen to my twin.   

I decided to hold up more and start the treatment journey and I discovered more and more about Baheya Hospital. I found great comfort and care since the first day I was supported emotionally. The doctor sat with me and told me the treatment plan. I listened to him carefully and I decided not to leave my twin alone. I will fight the illness and death at the same time for the sake of them.   

In Baheya Hospital, I started to rediscover myself as I used to live for my twin only and my world was too small. Through Baheya I discovered another world as I learned handicrafts as they pay attention, in Baheya, to the emotional support through many ways as there are workshops in various fields. I developed many skills through these workshops which gave me additional support to start living my life again and I feel now much better thanks to the Baheya family.