Breast cancer survivor urges women to seek early treatment, reject stigma, and keep hope alive

A Breast cancer survivor, Jemima Naana Boateng, has urged women to seek medical attention at the first sign of changes in their breasts, warning that delaying treatment could cost them their lives. Jemima, who spent four months at home after being diagnosed with breast cancer, says she initially struggled to understand the seriousness of her condition because she did not know whom to turn to for information and support. Speaking on Cosmopolitan Mix with Doreen Andoh on Joy FM, she recounted how fear, uncertainty and a lack of knowledge left her inactive for months until she was persuaded to begin treatment. “When I was diagnosed, a lot went through my mind. What is going to happen? This, that, but because I didn’t know who to ask, and I’d not heard anything about it, I just went back home and relaxed,” she said. “I stayed for four months. Four months without doing anything.

” Although she tried to improve her diet, Jemima said she did not fully understand the seriousness of the disease until her family intervened. Her treatment journey was far from easy. After doctors reportedly found traces of the disease in her lungs, she underwent chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. She is also receiving ongoing treatment at home. Despite the physical and emotional toll, Jemima said she eventually decided to focus on recovery rather than worry about how others might perceive her condition. “It has not been an easy journey, but through it all, I decided to choose life. Forget about what people will say and just focus on recovery,” she said. Now, she hopes that sharing her experience will encourage other women to take their health seriously and seek help before the disease progresses. ‘Any change in your breast, go and get screened’ Jemima said women should not wait until they…