{"id":91013,"date":"2025-08-23T02:46:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91013"},"modified":"2025-08-23T02:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:46:49","slug":"its-better-to-live-with-one-breast-than-to-die-with-both-survivor-advises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91013","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s better to live with one breast than to die with both \u2013 Survivor advises"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a message of encouragement at the Sixth Annual Conference of the Breast Society of Ghana, breast cancer survivor Fafa Gozo has shared a sobering thought, stating, \u201cIt is better to be alive with one breast than to die with both.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her remarks came as she recounted her painful journey with treatment and urged women not to let fear of surgery or chemotherapy deter them from seeking life-saving care.<\/p>\n

Mrs Gozo explained that many women refuse treatment due to fear, particularly of losing a breast or enduring the intense pain associated with chemotherapy.<\/p>\n

\u201cChemotherapy is very hard on the body, and once a person reads about it, it creates fear of going through the pain,\u201d she told Joy Prime. \u201cWithout the chemotherapy, I don\u2019t think you will survive this. There is no way you can survive treatment without chemotherapy, and it\u2019s better to be alive with one breast than to die with both.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also addressed the fear of surgery, emphasising that it is a small price to pay for survival.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome get scared because they don\u2019t want to go through the surgery and the thought of taking a lump out of their breast,\u201d she noted. \u201cBut it is better to be alive with one breast than to die and be buried with two breasts,\u201d she stressed.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Gozo underscored the criticality of adhering strictly to medical advice and embracing treatment as the most viable path to survival. She concluded her remarks with a powerful call for women to prioritise their well-being, which is often neglected while caring for others.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen need to be very intentional about themselves. Make time for rest, make time for wellness, do what makes you happy, make time for fun activities, and make sure you are your priority,\u201d she urged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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