How my cancer journey started – Blessing CEO

Social media influencer and self acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has come online, claiming she is down with stage – four cancer.

In an emotional laden video, Blessing said she is overwhelmed and powerless as she said she has no clue on what to do because she needs to go in for surgery as soon as possible.

“I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. At this point, an urgent surgery is needed for amputation to stop the spread or to know how far the spread has gone or if they are going to take off one of the breasts or the two. It was a hard decision to come here. But the truth is when predicaments like this come to you, you become powerless. I might not be able to do anything, to work or to influence. Resources have gone into this. And that is why I have come out to plead. If I have ever touched you before, if my words have shown any positivity in our life, if you have ever said you love me, this is the time to show it.

“Thank you so much for the love. My phone is buzzing. God bless you all. Nothing is too small. I just want to be fine. I hope to start the surgery as fast as possible. I need all the love. I have never been this clueless all my life. I thought I was so strong. Being strong is now my biggest weakness.”

Blessing, who is publicly soliciting for funds, said she has put up her property for sale in order to raise funds for her chemotherapy.

She said, “Give me all the encouragement, advise and love I gave to all of you. I want it all back. I need it now. For all those who have been admiring my wigs, I want to auction them. I need money for chemo. After selling off my wigs, I will sell off my clothes. I thank you so much for the love and the contribution and the prayers. I appreciate. It has been overwhelming because I don’t even have a clue of what to do.”

Talking about how the cancer journey said, Blessing said it was unexpected news.

“I feel there should be a lot of awareness when it comes to cancer. A lot of people are ignorant about cancer. Before now, I was so ignorant of it. It started last year, as a lump on my breasts and I went to the hospital and they took me for biopsy and the result came out after two weeks. The doctor said it wasn’t cancerous. I told him I didn’t want to remove it then because I had a lot going on with me. The doctor said I could remove it anytime I wanted.

“In January, I went back and told the doctor I was ready to remove the lump. He said we would need to do another biopsy because we couldn’t use the previous one. We did and the result came out and it said it was cancerous and we need to remove the breast because it had spread. The doctor is not guaranteeing anything until the open me up to see if it has spread to the other breast. I am hoping I will be able to create the awareness because a lot is going on with me.

“I am not the kind of person that comes out on social media to beg. But predicaments like this can weaken you. I am already tired. Nobody wishes to come and beg. Things are so tight for everybody in this country. One thing with medical condition is that you are handicapped and you cannot do anything at that point.

“There is no certainty; there is no clarity until they open me up. I don’t like pity party. I have built a brand. But this took me off balance. I used to brag about my health. I don’t even go to hospital. I always stay healthy. This is overwhelming for somebody who doesn’t fall sick. I am still trying to process it in my head. I still think if it is a mistake. But the more I delay, the more it spreads.”

Meanwhile, there have been multiple reactions concerning her recent cancer revelation as so many people are of the opinion that the story doesn’t add up.

However, some celebrities have also sympathized with the social media influencer, wishing her speedy recovery.