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Mintu’s journey from fear to freedom stands as a powerful reminder of how, with the right support and resources, even the
most daunting obstacles can be rooted out. Today, Mintu lives with hope for the future and is proud to be the strong, resilient
man he always was.

“RISING ABOVE: JAYMATI’S (NAME CHANGED) JOURNEY THROUGH CANCER AND RECOVERY.”
Jaymati was a young woman, a dedicated single mother, and a frontline worker. Every day, she juggled multiple responsibilities—
caring for her daughter, working tirelessly to serve her community and supporting her family. Her work was her passion and
she took pride in helping others. But in the midst of her busy life, Jaymati often neglected her own health. She always put
others first, never taking time to focus on herself.

One day, after months of ignoring subtle signs, her body was giving her, Jaymati began noticing troubling symptoms. Persistent
fatigue, unusual pain and discomfort in her lower abdomen made her worry. Having heard about cancer, especially cervical
cancer, affecting many women, she couldn’t shake the thought that something might be wrong with her. Though she had no
formal diagnosis yet, Jaymati’s intuition told her it could be something serious.

Familiar with the work of the community outreach team of ACCF, she decided to reach out for guidance. She called
one of the team members and explained her symptoms. The team member immediately understood the
gravity of the situation and visited Jaymati’s home to conduct a basic examination. After their
assessment, they suspected something abnormal and advised Jaymati to go for further

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