Survivors share how they triumphed over cancer 03 June 2021 - 06:00 A Cape Town cancer survivor and nurse, Ntuthu Sonjica says that cancer starts in the mind, especially when you get diagnosed. Her advise is not to give up and stay focussed. Image: Supplied
For almost all her life, registered Cape Town nurse Ntuthu Sonjica dedicated herself to helping and serving others. Now, at the age of 61, she still hasn’t lost her passion to serve and, despite her age putting her at risk for Covid-19 complications, she remains active as a vaccinator in her community.
But her own personal journey hasn’t always been easy. For a few months in 2019 she had to take a break from her duties after she was diagnosed with lymphoma – a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is the body’s disease fighting network. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and weight loss.