I had a very important and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Sithembile Ngidi on @RelebogilePod. We broke down everything you need to know about breast cancer, from self-exams to treatment, offering hope and clarity on a topic that affects so many. A thread... 🧵
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Dr. Ngidi shared some frightening statistics with me: 1 in 27 South African women will develop breast cancer.
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Dr. Ngidi gave clear guide on how to do a self-breast exam:
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Finding a breast lump can be scary. Dr. Ngidi walked me through the process from the first check-up to imaging and then the biopsy.
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We spoke about the different cancer stages, and her explanation of Stage 4 cancer was so important:
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Her analogy for patients who rely only on faith instead of treatment was brilliant:
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I'm so grateful to Dr. Sithembile Ngidi for this vital conversation. Early detection is key, and there is hope. Catch our full discussion here:
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