Breast cancer patient needs N.8m for surgery
The woman, who has been down with cancer for more than one year is billed to undergo six courses of chemotherapy and surgery at the Nigerian Christian Hospital, Nlagu, Abia State.A doctor’s report on her condition says:‘’Histology done shows invasive ductal cancer of the left breast. She will require six courses of chemotherapy each estimated at N35,000 each and a surgery estimated at N250,000.
The 44-year-old patient, who is a native of Benue State also appealed to the state government and other top political office holders in the state to come to her aid.
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