Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed that her recent drastic weight loss was due to a cancer scare and subsequent thyroid removal surgery. The actress shared her health journey during a candid conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva.
Johnson-Okojie explained that the experience was challenging, especially as her youngest child was only six months old at the time. “It was like a journey for us because we have kids and my lastborn was six months old at that time,” she said. “We [my husband and I] kept saying, we had to understand this is the new us, let’s go get the surgery done.”
She disclosed that after the surgery, doctors informed her she would need to be on medication for life, emphasizing the importance of adherence and warning about potential side effects. “When we got there, they said that I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life. We had to sit down, they were saying I can’t miss my medication, telling me the side effects,” Johnson-Okojie recounted.
Despite the challenges, she expressed acceptance and determination to adapt to her new reality. “So, I’m reconciling with this… I’m at the point where you realise that this is where we are, let’s grow from here and live in this comfort zone,” she added.
Her openness has sparked support and empathy from fans and colleagues, highlighting the importance of health awareness and resilience in the face of medical challenges.
