Nairobi Mum Unable To Work, Breastfeed After Being Diagnosed With Cancer: "Maisha Yangu Imesimama"

• Stella Njeri Ngare is stranded at a neighbour's house after being diagnosed with breast cancer, making her unable to work or breastfeed her young one
• The single mother of four who used to sell watermelons and work at construction sites became overreliant on her neighbour
• The Nairobi woman sought over KSh 100,000 to start her treatment, hoping to get better and face life in renewed strength

Nairobi - A distressed woman has opened up about the medical challenges that have stagnated her life.

Stella Njeri Ngare disclosed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, adversely affecting her life.

Seeking medical advice at KNH

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the single mother vividly recalled and narrated the genesis of her medical state.

"When my youngest child was six months old, he rejected my left breast. I did not understand why yet it was still producing milk. I indulged my grandmother and told her it was also painful," she said.

Njeri, accompanied by her cousin, went to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to seek professional medical advice.

Doctor discover tumour

She was told by the doctors she had an infection which also resulted in her left breast getting bigger and bigger.

"It was swelling and very painful. They removed part of the flesh and told me to return after four days. When I returned after the stipulated days, they informed me I had breast cancer," Njeri shared.

In addition, she also had a tumour growing on her head, which worsened her condition.

The woman from Kawangware, Nairobi county said she needed over KSh 100,000 for early treatment.

Staying with neighbour, becoming over-reliant

"My family members abandoned me and even blocked my number. My friends also deserted me when I shared my plight. I am staying with a neighbour, but she is increasingly getting tired and impatient with me," she noted.

The mum of four noted she could not work menial jobs and fend for her family making her overreliant on the neighbour.

The 34-year-old used to sell watermelons and work at the construction site, but her medical condition rid her of the energy to work.

Contributions toward her medical appeal could be sent to her number at 011 0005330.

Nairobi woman admitted to hospital

In another story, a Nairobi single mum diagnosed with cancer was in tears after hospital admission.

Emma Chiki was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2023, and her health kept deteriorating daily

As the sole breadwinner for her young daughter, the mother appealed for financial help so that she could get treatment.

"The pain is too much for me to handle. I cannot afford sedatives to numb it. Any little help will be of great help," she said.