Blessing CEO battles breast cancer, seeks financial aid
Controversial media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has announced her battle with stage four breast cancer and needs financial help for urgent surgery. In a video statement,
- By Yewande Fasan
Controversial media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has announced her battle with stage four breast cancer and needs financial help for urgent surgery.
In a video statement, Blessing, who appeared bald, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, which has spread to both breasts, and is preparing for possible surgical removal.
She expressed feeling powerless and exhausted her resources, prompting her to appeal for public support.
“I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. At this point, I urgently need surgery, including a possible amputation, to stop the spread and determine how far the tumour has gone, and whether one or both breasts will be affected,” she said.
“It was a very difficult decision to come online, but in a situation like this, you can feel powerless. I have not been able to work, and my resources have been exhausted. That is why I am appealing for support.
“If my words have ever had a positive impact on your life, and you are a fan, this is the time to show it. Nothing is too small. I just want to be well.”
According to her, she initially discovered a lump in her right breast last year. While it was first deemed non-cancerous, further testing confirmed it was malignant and had spread to her left breast.
“It started last year as a lump, and I went to the hospital. Weeks after the tests, I was told it was not cancerous, so I decided not to remove it at the time because I had a lot going on,” she said.
“But when I was ready to have it removed, another test was carried out, and it was discovered that the lump was cancerous and had spread to the left breast. We are now considering an amputation.”
