Why it Matters 

The news of cancer to any loved one is always devastating. It takes a toll on the person and its family members physically and emotionally. It is a very draining process, as it takes away from the individual as well as the family members. The individual him/herself experiences a wide range of side effects. Although it differs from person to person, some of the side effects include fatigue, pain, dry throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and blood disorders. Furthermore, some patients even experience nerve damage, which leads to a person feeling tingling, burning, numbness, achy muscles, loss of balance, and trembling. As you may have realized, a person going through chemotherapy needs to relax their mind and recharge their body.

Mr. Khan is the head of the household, however, since he has been diagnosed with cancer, it is becoming very difficult for the family to cope with the financial stress they are facing. Although his family is very optimistic, we want Mr. Khan to feel the same way. We want to see him recover, Insha Allah, and be in better health than ever before once his treatment is over. We have to provide him the help and support which is needed during this crucial period in his life and let him know that we are here to help.

All this is possible if we can all help together. We can help the family’s distress, we can help them stand on their feet,  we can help financially, we can help lift the weight off the family’s shoulders because they are not alone. We as Ummah are there for them and will help when a person is in need. No one should feel isolated when such illness inflicts upon a family.