Survivor's Chronicles

Navigating Life as a Childhood Cancer Survivor in Nigeria Surviving childhood cancer is a testament to incredible resilience and strength. However, the journey doesn’t end when the treatment does. In Nigeria, childhood cancer survivors face numerous challenges that extend beyond the hospital walls. These challenges shape their daily lives and test their resilience in profound ways. As a survivor myself, I understand these hurdles intimately and want to shed light on the realities we face and the strength we find to overcome them. The Financial Burden: An Ongoing Struggle In Nigeria, the financial burden of childhood cancer extends far beyond the final chemotherapy, radiotherapy session, or surgery. Due to inadequate government intervention and the lack of a comprehensive insurance scheme, many families find themselves struggling to afford ongoing medical care and follow-up appointments. This financial strain is overwhelming, as patients and survivors often require regular check-ups and

          Shocking Diagnosis at Eight  🤯🤯 At the tender age of eight, I was confronted with a reality beyond my wildest nightmares: a cancer diagnosis "Burkitt Lymphoma"  The word "cancer" was new and unfamiliar to me, and i had no idea how much my life was about to change. Two Years of Isolation Cancer stole away two precious years of my childhood, keeping me out of school and away from the family, friends and activities I loved. Those years were marked by profound isolation and loneliness. I longed to play with my siblings and peers, but my world was confined to the four walls of hospital, where pain and solitude became my constant companions. Enduring the Pain and Agony of Chemotherapy The chemotherapy sessions were nothing short of agonizing. Delivered through my spinal cord, the treatments left me unable to stand for hours afterward. The relentless nausea and debilitating weakness were battles I faced daily. Losing my hair was a heartbreaking reminder of the

  CHILDHOOD CANCER ? Childhood cancer refers to cancers that occur in children and adolescents, typically under the age of 15. Unlike adult cancers, which are often linked to lifestyle or environmental factors, the causes of childhood cancers are usually unknown and are thought to result from random genetic mutations TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCER Common types of childhood cancers include: 1. Leukemia 2. Brain and spinal cord tumors 3. Neuroblastoma 4. Wilms tumor 5. lymphoma 6. Rhabdomyosarcoma 7. Retinoblastoma 8. Bone cancers like osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma