Confidence Restored: Free Artificial Breast for Market Vendor

X (in the photo) is a 41-year-old market vendor at Kalerwe Market in Kampala who was previously diagnosed with breast cancer, leading to the removal of one of her breasts as a treatment option after presenting at stage 3. During our awareness training session in Kalerwe Market-Kampala last month, X shared her journey with the disease and outcomes faced after loosing one of her breast. She expressed her desire for an artificial breast.

Through our partnership with Uganda Cancer Society (UCS), Eric Cancer Initiative managed to give her the assistance by linking her to the center where artificial breasts are given for free. X is now happy, regained her confidence and self-esteem back as a woman who doesn’t have to walk with the shame of having one boob. What a joy to see restoration of happiness in her life.