Life after Stage Three breast cancer

Survivor: Mbaembae was diagnosed in 2017
Survivor: Mbaembae was diagnosed in 2017

When the world observed Breast Cancer Awareness in October, Betty Mbaembae took the opportunity to reflect on her own three-year battle against the disease. From the early confusing signs, to the eventual devastating diagnosis and mastectomy, Mbaembae is now focused on spreading awareness. Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE writes

Betty Mbaembae, a 42-year-old mother and wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and was told that the disease had advanced to Stage Three.

Mbaembae said her problems started when she realised that had a stain on her bra while she was undressing. At first she thought the stain was just food supposing maybe that something had fallen on her top. To her surprise the following day she experienced the same thing. That was when she squeezed her breast and saw a discharge coming out.

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