Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son

The Hong Kong Standard

18th April 2026

Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son

by Khan Heeba Lazmi

A single mother in Hong Kong was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her son was born. Just as she was fighting the disease with all her strength, fate dealt another heavy blow – her young son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Struggling to care for her child while covering her own mounting medical expenses, she has exhausted her savings. Desperate for a lifeline, she has turned to the Cancer Information Network to appeal to the public, tearfully hoping for a chance to extend her life. Her only wish: "I just want to walk a little further with my son."

In a post on Instagram, the Cancer Information Network shared the story of CoCo, a Hong Kong mother who welcomed a son in 2010. However, before her son turned two, CoCo was diagnosed with breast cancer – a devastating blow. Watching her son learn to speak, she told herself she could not fall, that she had to watch him grow up.

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