The U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture has sent Urgent Appeal to Iranian Authorities regarding Sarah Shourd in Evin Prison.
The '3 US Hikers' have been held in Evin prison, Iran, since July 2009 without charge. A recent investigation suggests they were kidnapped.
Sarah has a lump in her breast and precancerous cervical cells. Results of tests have been withheld and she is being denied access to medical care.
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Iran says probe on detained US hikers to end soon
Breast Cancer Scare
Sarah Shourd's Cancer Scare
Over 10 years ago, Sarah was diagnosed with precancerous cervical cells.
Prior to her imprisonment, Sarah was tested every 3 months and sometimes required follow-up treatment.
In May, Sarah's mother Nora visted Sarah in Iran. Sarah showed her mother a breast lump she has developed since being in Evin Prison. Read More
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Precancerous Cells & Cervical Cancer
Breast Lumps and Cancer
Cancer and Psychological Stress
Torture
UN acknowledges Sarah Shourd's Solitary Confinement is Torture
The U.N. Special Rapporture on Torture has sent an Urgent Appeal to the Iranian Authorities on Sarah's behalf.
Sarah has been kept in solitary confinement for over a year, in a cell measuring about 6 ft by 9 ft. She has one small window high up in the wall, too high to see out of, and a little hatchway in her door which is kept closed. Read More
Sarah Films
SafeWorld Film demanding release of the 3 US Hostages
Sarah's last email to her mother the day before before she was captured
Sarah and Shane at a wedding in Syria 5 nights before they were captured
Amnesty Intl
Sarah Shourd was arrested on the borders of Iran, with her boyfriend Shane Bauer and their friend Josh Fattal, in July 2009.
She has been held in solitary confinement, in Iran's notorious Evin prison, for over a year without charge.
Sarah has a precancerous condition which may now have turned cancerous. She has been denied medical access and has had no monitoring of her condition.
She recently discovered a new lump in her breast.
Iranian authorities have denied Sarah, Shane and Josh access to a lawyer
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Interview with mother
Mother of US Hiker Sarah Shourd, jailed in Iran, talks about her daughter's cancer scare.
"I am really worried my daughter might have cancer"
"When I went to visit Sarah in Iran we went to the toilet and Sarah showed me the lump in her breast."
"Sarah has a lump in her breast - they're not paying any attention to that."