Blessing CEO announces breast cancer diagnosis, appeals for financial support
Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has revealed that she is battling breast cancer and is seeking financial assistance for urgent medical treatment.
In a video shared on Instagram, the influencer appeared visibly bald as she opened up about her condition. She explained that she decided to go public after exhausting her personal funds on treatment, leaving her feeling helpless.
According to her, doctors have recommended immediate surgery to stop the spread of the disease and determine its severity.
“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.
Blessing added that coming online to ask for help was not an easy decision but had become necessary due to her situation.
“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,” she said.
In a follow-up video, she explained that the illness began as a lump in her right breast last year. Initial tests suggested it was non-cancerous, so she postponed removal due to other commitments.
However, subsequent medical examinations later confirmed that the lump was cancerous 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.
“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,” she added.
