In March, this newspaper reported that Blessing CEO claimed she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and held a fundraiser.
Barely twenty-four hours after controversial relationship expert, Blessing “Blessing CEO” Okoro, returned to Instagram, she has shared what she described as her cancer and scan test results.
PREMIUM TIMES contacted a medical doctor, Chibuki Aigbe, for a clearer explanation of the cancer and scan results shared by Blessing CEO, following the backlash that trailed …
Speaking with this newspaper on Thursday, Ms Aigbe explained that what Blessing CEO shared was a radiology report rather than a confirmed diagnosis.
She said: “Terms like ‘fat stranding’ mean the images are unclear and require further investigation; they do not confirm a diagnosis like ‘Stage 4 cancer.’ This ‘fat stranding’ can often be caused by non-cancerous factors, such as a benign fatty mass, local inflammation, or trauma to the area.
“Additionally, subcutaneous emphysema refers to pockets of air in the soft tissues, which may be seen post-operatively following procedures like BBL or fat transfers as the air introduced during surgery is absorbed.”
Furthermore, Ms Aigbe explained that a CT scan was not specifically designed as a cancer-diagnostic test.
She noted that radiologists typically recommend “clinical correlation” and often request additional investigations such as ultrasounds or biopsies before arriving at a definitive diagnosis.
“A CT scan is not a specialised test for cancer; radiologists always call for ‘clinical correlation’ and follow-up tests like ultrasounds or biopsies to get a definitive answer.
“’Stage 4′ is a serious, confirmed diagnosis that requires conclusive evidence, not just an inconclusive imaging report. Any patient’s true health status must be determined by their own medical team through a full clinical evaluation,” she added.
Blessing CEO’s results drew several comments from netizens, with many questioning their authenticity and credibility.
Below are some of the comments.
In March, this newspaper reported that Blessing’s CEO claimed she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.
Her claim was met with scepticism from some Nigerians, who questioned its credibility given her past controversies.
However, she defended herself, insisting she would soon release her medical test results to substantiate the diagnosis.
The situation later escalated when a Delta-based makeup company, Deborah Mbara, accused Blessing’s CEO of falsifying her cancer medical report in an attempt to mislead the public.
Similarly, activist Martins “VeryDarkMan (VDM)” Otse filed a petition against her, alleging that she obtained funds under false pretences after he donated ₦150 towards her treatment.
Following her return to social media, Blessing CEO apologised for what she described as the “unnecessary drama” and controversy surrounding her health claims.
She also pledged to be fully transparent in the future, promising to release all relevant medical documents, including scans and biopsy results.
In addition, she said she would refund donations received from well-meaning Nigerians who contributed towards her treatment.
