Our reporter Diagnosed with stage two renal cancer two years ago, a Lagos-based business analyst, Ayo-Owolawi Oluwafemi, overcame the initial shock to brace himself for a battle of survival against all odds. He shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI the profound impact of the health condition on his life and the financial strain it has imposed on him and his family Could you please provide insights into your personal experience? My name is Ayo-Owolawi Oluwafemi. I am 30 years old and a native of Ile-Ife, Osun State.
I believe it started back around March 2022. I first noticed symptoms of blood, bleeding, and passing out. I spent a few months in the hospital then.
That was when I was diagnosed with renal cancer. How did you feel when the doctor told you that you had renal cancer? When the doctor told me I had renal cancer, I was shocked. I felt many strong emotions all at once.
I felt devastated. It was hard to believe what I was hearing. I felt scared and worried about what would happen next.
I was sad for myself and my family. Fear and worry filled my mind. I was afraid of the unknown and worried about the future.
I thought about how this news would affect my loved ones, and it made me even sadder. I didn’t want them to suffer or feel helpless. I had many questions running through my head.
I wondered about my treatment options, how my life would change, and if I could beat the cancer. Even though I felt scared, I also knew that finding answers was the first step to facing this chal.
