Nigerian lady shares her breast cancer journey and urges women to perform regular self-examinations
Gloria Okwu, a Nigerian woman, marked three years since her breast cancer diagnosis on Sunday.
Reflecting on her journey in a Facebook post, the mother of three shared her experience and highlighted the importance of performing regular self-examinations.
In her post, she emphasized the necessity of seeking treatment upon diagnosis and encouraged women to prioritize their breast health.
#MY BATTLE WITH CANCERFirst post.On this day in 2017, I was at Asokoro hospital undergoing a biopsy to determine my fate. Nothing prepared me for the diagnosis.The doctor took out the sample and said:"Madam, this thing definitely looks like cancer and if it is, we will chop off your breast".That was it! Two days later, apart from the lump, another symptom appeared; dimpled breast.I nearly c...