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How breast cancer survivors are turning scars into courage

Breast Cancer Survivors Nancy Awuor and Margaret Makimei during the interview with The Standard. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Losing a breast brought profound emotional pain to Nancy Awuor, a breast cancer survivor. She faced mockery and sarcastic laughter from those who noticed she had only one breast.

At times, she loses balance and falls, a lasting physical reminder of the mastectomy she underwent a decade ago.

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