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“MY BREAST IS GONE, BUT MY LIFE REMAINS"

There was laughing and giggling in the room wherein there were five pretty ladies including myself.

It was late in the evening and we needed to take a shower and sleep...because we were all ladies...there was no reason to be shy but alas I WAS.

One of my breasts is gone due to cancer and now the contour is being supported with breast pad... undergoing mastectomy was a nightmare.

This happened 2years ago and I felt so down.....

My beauty, my charisma....my pride were affected but in all.....I have a life to live and to live it well is my desire

All of those were just my silent thoughts.

Then one of the ladies called out....”Hey you, aren’t you going to have your bath?”

I was taken aback, closed my eyes for a moment and then after taking a deep breath, I said to them

What do you know about breast cancer?

To my surprise they were naive about it.

“Interesting”, I thought.....a good opportunity to share my experience and tell more about breast cancer.

I slowly narrated my story; how the lump was discovered although with a little delay on my part, how the doctor advised that the breast be removed and then how I had eight chemotherapy sessions lasting close to a year, how I lost my hair and strength, and had to use a wig all through the period.

Now I am fine, I go to the clinic regularly for follow-up and I am thankful to God that no residual cancer or recurrence has been found. I am a survivor!

After my story, I could see different expressions on their faces but I was sure I had passed a relevant information that I believe they will pass it to others.

Help a lady.

Tell them about Breast Examination.

Breast Cancer is not a death sentence.

Early Detection is Key.

Save a lady's pride

Fiction promoting Breast Cancer Awareness

Written by 'Lola Fadairo

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I love my breasts!

I sat in front of my mirror dressing up for the day. My phone beeped. It was a notification from CurbCancer Nigeria, an article on breast swellings.

I looked at the woman in the mirror. My mind wondered what would be of me if anything happened to my breasts'.

I am slim, tall and full breasted and I have found favour in my lover's eyes....

Not my words but just like the young maiden, I'm proud of what I have.

These soft tissues add to the eventual package- the beauty and attractiveness-of every woman.

To us, they are priceless. To the men in our lives, they are essential.

Ever wondered what made King Solomon say to that young man "let the wife of your youth be as the loving hind and pleasant roe and let her breasts satisfy thee at all times" or to the young maiden "your breasts are like twin fans of a gazelle, feeding among lilies....."

Or why the maiden proudly declared "my beloved one is like a sachet of myrrh lying between my breasts".

The kids are not left out. To them it gives nutrients and immunity.

So essential yet could be greatly diseased.

There on my seat I thought about the thousands of women worldwide battling with breast cancer, the number of those who have died from it. The agony of mastectomy and chemotherapy, the constant battle of those in whom it has spread to other organs. The stress on the husband and the family. The amount of money spent on medical care. The emotional drain if the woman is still single. The lack of awareness, access to care and support groups.

The breast cancer awareness month has come to an end but we should not relent in creating awareness for it.

Pick a ribbon. Tell a friend. Tell a sister. Encourage breast examination. Save a soul.

I love my breasts, what about you?

Oluwaferanmi EbunOluwa

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