By: Gabriel M C Parker
Bomi County – A 71-year-old grandmother in Tubmanburg, Bomi County is appealing to humanitarians, and well-meaning citizens for financial assistance to seek advanced medical treatment for a breast cancer.
Madame Yannie Williams explained that her illness began in June 2024 when she noticed small rashes on her breast, which eventually developed into sores and later became increasingly severe over time.
Concerned about her condition, she sought medical attention at the Liberia Government Hospital in Tubmanburg where doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer and recommended she be transferred to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) in Monrovia for an X-ray and further advanced treatment.
However, Yannie William disclosed that the process was halted due to her inability to pay the $150 USD fee charged at JFK.
With no means to cover the cost, she was forced to return home to Tubmanburg, where she now endures constant and severe pain in her chest and breast, particularly during nighttime hours.
Her deteriorating health continues to cause great distress, leading her to calling for help urgently.
In a sorrowful tone, Yannie made a passionate plea for assistance stating “without immediate support, my chances of survival continue to diminish.”
She is seeking help to either complete her treatment at JFK or to travel abroad for a specialized care. Yannie’s appeal highlights the harsh reality faced by many cancer patients in Liberia, where access to advanced medical care is limited and often unaffordable for the average citizen.
Her case serves as a stark reminder of the gaps in the country’s healthcare system.
According to global health research, breast cancer remains one of the most common malignancies affecting women, not only in Africa but also in large parts of the world including the Americas.
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to survival, yet many patients like Yannie William are left behind due to financial constraints. As her condition worsens, Yannie is counting on the kindness of strangers and the intervention of authorities to receive the lifesaving care she desperately needs. She hopes her cry will be heard and that timely assistance will arrive before it’s too late.
