How ignoring lump in my breast, led to a devastating diagnosis

For many women battling breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, the journey is not just about surviving, but also adapting to profound physical changes. [iStockphoto]

For four years, Scholastica Gichuhi, 41, dismissed a lump in her left breast as harmless. But when it began oozing a foul discharge, she decided to seek medical attention, only to receive a devastating diagnosis.

Today, the mother of two bravely fights the chronic disease that has spread to her lungs, navigating the challenges of stigma, financial strain, and emotional turmoil with resilience, and a powerful message of acceptance and hope for fellow survivors.