Breaking the taboo of Cancer

Recently a close friend told me that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the 2nd person that I know that has had breast cancer within the past 3 years. However what makes her different, is that she is the first person from my community to admit it.
Please read her story and share your thoughts. I think she is brave to break cultural taboos. Hopefully she can save a life or two by her gesture.

Ndi k'anyi,
This is a humble public service announcement.  Please read my blog.  Think of our mothers, wives & daughters. Below is an excerpt from the blog
 
"I'm pretty much a healthy, vibrant person, no major health issues, so imagine my surprise when I was told on Monday, October 21st, 2013 that I have "Invasive Lobular Carcinoma"! Abeg oo, this one na heavy oyibo!!!  Hold up, wait a minute, back-up, rewind, slow your roll!!!  I had a normal routine mammogram middle of May, 2013.  I had a normal breast examination performed by my Primary care doctor in April and also by my GYN in May, 2013. How the hell can I have breast cancer?? "


Chidinma's Blog about Breast Cancer
 
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