Puttiporn, Thailand

“A Mother’s Fight for Her Children”

As a doctor, I have seen many battles fought within hospital walls, but some stories leave a profound mark on my heart. One of my patients is a mother diagnosed with breast cancer. From the moment she heard the diagnosis, her first concern wasn’t about herself, it was about her children.

She told me, with tears in her eyes but resolve in her voice, that she couldn’t let this disease take her away from them. She wanted to fight, not just to survive, but to live for her children to see their milestones, guide them through life, and give them the love only a mother can provide.

Each treatment has been difficult, but her determination has been unyielding. As her doctor, my role is not just to provide medical care but to stand beside her in this journey. I’ve witnessed her strength during chemotherapy sessions and her courage in the face of uncertainty. She draws her resilience from the love she has for her children, and it is truly inspiring.

Her story reminds me why I chose this profession. Medicine is not just about treating illnesses, it’s about understanding the people behind the diagnoses, their hopes, and their will to fight for what matters most to them. She has shown me that even in the darkest moments, love and determination can light the way forward.
Together, we continue this fight, and I am honored to be part of her journey. I believe she will succeed not just for herself, but for the ones she loves most.
United in our journey, Unique in our destination 

Puttiporn Naowaset, surgical oncologist