Second Cancer Battle: Cynthia Anijekwu Pleads for Support as Disease Spreads

Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu is battling cancer for the second time. She shared an emotional video on July 7, 2026, begging Nigerians to help cover her mounting medical bills. She was first diagnosed in 2023 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. The disease has now returned and spread to her bones. Doctors have recommended radiation therapy and another operation. She says her treatment costs about ₦600,000 every month. The cancer has affected both breasts and caused swelling in her hands. She urged anyone who can contribute, however small, to support her fight. Anijekwu has appeared in English and Igbo-language films. Her recent appeal has stirred an outpouring of sympathy online, with many offering urgent help.

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