{
  "id": 17259109,
  "title": "Breast cancer survivor who became a mother at 45 urges women not to fear treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/breast-cancer-survivor-who-became-a-mother-at-45-urges-women-not-to",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:35:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/breast-cancer-survivor-who-became-a-mother-at-45-urges-women-not-to-fear-treatment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jemima Naana Boateng, a breast cancer survivor who gave birth at the age of 45 six years after her diagnosis, has urged women not to fear treatment due to concerns about their ability to have children. After a nine-year struggle to become a mother after marrying at 30, Jemima faced the challenge of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30. The diagnosis brought fear and uncertainty, but Jemima decided to prioritize her health and focus on surviving rather than allowing the disease to define her future. After battling breast cancer with chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy, Jemima welcomed her daughter on December 31, describing the birth as a blessing after years of waiting. She emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention early when unusual changes are noticed in the breasts, warning against delaying treatment as it could have serious consequences. Jemima also appealed to the public to stop stigmatizing breast cancer patients and survivors, urging men to support their partners instead of abandoning them during diagnosis. Despite the challenges, Jemima remains hopeful and encourages women diagnosed with breast cancer to remain hopeful and focus on recovery, starting from a positive mindset.",
  "summary": "A breast cancer survivor, Jemima Naana Boateng, has urged women diagnosed with the disease not to delay or abandon treatment out of fear that it could deprive them of the opportunity to have children. Jemima, who gave birth to her first child at the age of 45, six years after surviving breast cancer, says her […]",
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        "published": "2026-10-30T14:26:28.000Z"
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    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}