Elizabeth Ugwoma Awo-Ejeh: Getting the right information saved my life
Elizabeth Ugwoma Awo-Ejeh, Advocate for Early Detection & Women’s Empowerment, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Getting the Right Information When Diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
One of the things I’m most grateful for during my breast cancer journey is receiving the right information at the right time.
When I was first diagnosed, my husband and I were overwhelmed by confusion. We were bombarded with advice from all directions—people urging us to try supplements, herbal remedies, and alternative treatments. It was difficult to know if we were making the right decisions.
Then, I found out that Sarah Ekong, a woman I deeply respect, had also been diagnosed with breast cancer. I was terrified but felt the need to hear her story.
I’ll never forget the first thing she told me: ‘Madam, you will be fine. Please, go to the hospital and start your treatment.’
According to her, she had spent millions on herbal treatments and supplements, even traveling as far as Jos for a specific herbal procedure. But despite all that effort, nothing changed, and she had to return to Abuja for proper medical care. She urged me to go straight to the hospital.
Her husband also called to encourage both me and my husband, sharing their experience and emphasizing the importance of seeking professional medical help. By God’s grace, both Mrs. Sarah and I survived.
I remember how we would pray together after church services, crying out to God for healing and strength. Today, I am truly grateful—to God, to the doctors, and to those who gave us the right advice when we needed it.
Early detection cannot be overemphasized. We must not remain ignorant; instead, we need to educate ourselves and others. I was even told not to start chemotherapy because it would supposedly spread the cancer. Unfortunately, many cancer patients are so scared that they avoid going to the hospital.
We still have a long way to go in creating awareness. Cancer is not a death sentence.
Many people are thriving today despite their diagnosis. Don’t let fear take root—take charge of your health and seek the right information.”
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