“What Do I Tell My Children,” Zoleka Mandela As She Battles Cancer Again
“What Do I Tell My Children,” Zoleka Mandela As She Battles Cancer Again. Zoleka Mandela just shared the saddest news ever on her social media platforms. She has revealed that her cancer has returned, and this time around she has little hope.
The author and activist is a two-time cancer survivor, and always uses her experiences to inspire others. Zoleka, who penned a book in 2014 about every personal problem she had gone through, was treated for breast cancer in 2011, which returned in 2016. She has also a number of times opened up about the side effects of her chemotherapy treatment.
Despite all of this, Zoleka has never regarded herself as a victim. She is a survivor, and her story serves as testimony to the strength of the human spirit in fighting against life’s challenges. This February, on World Cancer Day, Zoleka seized moment to remember those who lost the battle as well as cancer survivors.
Sadly her cancer is back, and according to her it doesn’t look good this time around. After having a sore back for a while, Zoleka decided to go consult, and her worst fears were confirmed.
“I have a pathological fracture and swelling caused by cancer. My Medical Oncologist has scheduled me for a CT scan and bone scan, to determine whether I have cancer in the remaining parts of my body. From what she’s told me, cancer in the bones cannot be eradicated nor can it be cured. I have Bone Metastasis,” Zoleka said.
At this point, the mother of four doesn’t even have the words to share what she is feeling. “What do I tell my children? How do I tell them that this time around, I may not get to live my life as a survivor? How do I tell them everything will be okay when it’s not? I’m dying … I don’t want to die.”
