A stage 2B cervical cancer survivor is pleading with women to get their pap smear tests done regularly.
31-year-old, Asenaca Driso made this request at the Credit Corporation (Fiji) Limited’s Pinktober morning tea that they hosted in partnership with the Fiji Cancer Society.
The mother of five says since the diagnosis of cancer, her journey has been a tough and painful one.
Driso says there were tell-tale signs but she kept ignoring them.
She says she was able to go to India for surgery with help from the Fiji Cancer Society and donations from various people.
The event was put together through the Credit Corporation staff fundraising initiative to raise awareness and advocacy for cancer.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Electricity Authority hosted their Pinktober morning tea as well.
Stage 1 breast cancer survivor Irene Hamidullah says self-examination is important.
Fiji Electricity Authority CEO Hasmukh Patel says cancer is one of those diseases which is categorised as deadly and the pain patients and their families go through is tremendous.
Proceeds from both events will go to the Fiji Cancer Society.
