‘It Has Reached My Bones’ – Popular Nollywood Actress Battling Cancer Cries For Help

Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has appealed to Nigerians for financial support as she battles cancer.

In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress revealed that she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2023. She said she underwent surgery and chemotherapy at the time, and doctors were initially able to manage the disease.

However, Cynthia explained that the cancer later returned and has now spread to her bones, making her treatment more difficult and expensive. According to her, doctors have recommended radiation therapy and another surgery.

She also disclosed that the cancer has affected both of her breasts.

Cynthia said, “I have cancer in 2023 (sic). I did my surgery and took chemotherapy, but later it came back again. I’ve been in and out of the hospital. The doctor recently told me it has reached my bones, and the treatment is now much more expensive.

“I need to live. I need to survive. I’m asking Nigerians to please help me. Anyone that can help, please, I need help. Even my hands have swollen. The cancer has affected both breasts. I need to live. Please help me. I need to survive.

“Your one naira, your two naira can add up to something reasonable for me to get the proper treatment for this cancer. I’m begging you, please help me.”

Before her health challenges became public, Cynthia Anijekwu built a career in Nollywood, featuring in several English- and Igbo-language movies.