This document discusses the importance of listening to patient stories in cancer treatment. It shares the story of a young woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 but did not receive treatment due to misinformation. As a result, her cancer progressed severely over two years until she presented with an ulcerated, foul-smelling breast. The document also discusses how rural communities in South Africa have high levels of illiteracy and believe in traditional myths that can delay cancer treatment. The author founded an NGO to provide education on breast cancer screening and early detection in rural areas.