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On 3rd May 2010, I woke up with cancer.
I'd climbed Helvellyn on the 28th. I played rugby on the 1st. I went to bed on the 2nd feeling fine, and woke on the 3rd with cancer. Not that I knew it was cancer immediately, but I knew SOMETHING.
On 3rd May 2010, I woke up with cancer.
I'd climbed Helvellyn on the 28th. I played rugby on the 1st. I went to bed on the 2nd feeling fine, and woke on the 3rd with cancer. Not that I knew it was cancer immediately, but I knew SOMETHING.
I'd been working from home that day, and when I went for a wee in the morning, a surprising amount of blood poured out of me. Any amount is surprising, I guess, but this was... yeah. Startling.
I called NHS Direct, they got me a GP appointment less than an hour later.
I called NHS Direct, they got me a GP appointment less than an hour later.
So off I went to the GP, still feeling fine and not especially anxious. If I was sick, I'd FEEL sick, right?
She asked for a urine sample, and when I showed her the small phial of pure blood, she jumped up and walked in small circles, like a dog confronted by a spider.
She asked for a urine sample, and when I showed her the small phial of pure blood, she jumped up and walked in small circles, like a dog confronted by a spider.
I had the honour of receiving thier excellencies, the First Ladies of Kebbi, @DZsB, Enugu, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi, and Niger @DrAminaABG on behalf of the First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) at the @NphcdaNG HQ, to discuss cancer screening and awareness at PHC level, … 
maternal and child health and how we can collaborate to create more demand for childhood vaccines, particularly the HPV vaccine that will be introduced this year.
No doubt, the sentiments that they have expressed today will be shared with frontline Primary Healthcare Workers.
No doubt, the sentiments that they have expressed today will be shared with frontline Primary Healthcare Workers.
I appreciate their commitment and infectious enthusiasm in the fight against cancer and maternal mortality. Continue the amazing work!
#WorldCancerDay2023
#WorldCancerDay2023
So happy to see a 50 year old HCA who is new to oncology, learning & revising her notes,
in contrast to some more qualified health care professionals around me who refuse to learn.
On This #WorldCancerDay2023 🎗️each one of us must pledge to do what we can to #CloseTheCareGap ++
in contrast to some more qualified health care professionals around me who refuse to learn.
On This #WorldCancerDay2023 🎗️each one of us must pledge to do what we can to #CloseTheCareGap ++
It could be encouraging screening amongst your family members & neighbourhood, or support cancer patients with their frequent commute to the hospitals or providing meals to the patient and their family or something as simple as just listening to someone with cancer . ++
Cancer is an epidemic & till we all join hands in fighting it with all the information, compassion, empathy & a greater sense of purpose at the community level we will never be able to win the battle.
Let’s join hands & do what we can do in our capacity for raising awareness &+
Let’s join hands & do what we can do in our capacity for raising awareness &+
