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Her Last small babies, only one year old, and that she
wanted to see them badly. I had no words. I stood
Question there, trying to control my own tears, while she
held my hand and spoke about her pregnancy, her
children and how the disease had entered her life.
Still Echoes in All I could do was comfort her and say, “You will get

better soon.”
My Heart Later, during rounds, the consultant referred her

to AMCH for further treatment. At discharge, she
looked at me with teary eyes and asked, “Sister, will
I come back alive? Please pray for me.” I wiped her
tears and tried to support her, even though I was
breaking inside.
Sahin Begum
Nursing Officer Two days later, her husband came to the hospital
Dibrugarh Cancer Centre and told us that she was no more. That moment
shattered me.
Even today, I remember her face, her voice and
the way she held my hand. Some patients become
eyond our daily responsibilities as healthcare more than patients. They leave a permanent mark
workers, we carry stories within us: stories on our hearts. May she rest in peace. And if rebirth
Bof strength, compassion, heartbreak, hope exists, I hope she is blessed again with the same
and humanity. Every shift, every patient and every babies she loved so deeply.
moment in the hospital teaches us something no
textbook can.

When I first joined the hospital, everything felt new:
the system, the procedures, the diseases and the When Patients Stay With Us
people around me. I was unsure how I would adjust Some patients become more than
to such a serious and fast-paced environment. cases. Their stories, fears and final
words remain with caregivers,
Our in-charge helped me through that phase. She reminding us that healthcare is also
was kind, patient and supportive. She explained about presence, compassion and
things clearly, and gradually I became more shared humanity.
comfortable. Day by day, I learned, adjusted and
improved both professionally and personally.
One day, I was assigned to care for a female patient
diagnosed with breast cancer. She spoke gently
and was very cooperative. She smiled at times, but
I could see the pain hidden in her eyes.

Suddenly, she asked my name and where I was
from. After a few moments of silence, she softly
asked, “Sister, how much time do I have left?”

My heart stopped for a moment.
Then she began to cry. She told me she had two

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to healing and a healthier future.