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Outrage has trailed the decision of a Lagos-based breast cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as Auntie Esther, to reject a medically advised blood transfusion, weeks after Nigerians rallied to raise over N30m for her treatment.
The 38-year-old, who is a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, is currently receiving care at the Lakeshore Cancer Centre in Lagos.
Her case gained wide attention in November after she appeared in a viral video appealing for financial assistance to begin treatment.
Earlier in October, a video she made to draw attention to her plight raised doubts that she might be faking her illness to rip Nigerians off.
