“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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