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Mom Discovers She Has Cancer After a Small Mole on Her Head Leaves Her With a Swollen Face
A young mother, Hillary Castenada, has opened up about her frightening journey after learning that a small mole on her forehead was actually melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer.
Hillary explained that the battle has lasted four years, beginning with what appeared to be a harmless dark mole growing along her hairline in 2019, when her children were still very young.
Concerned about its appearance, she visited a dermatologist and had the mole removed through a biopsy. However, within just two weeks, the mole grew back—an alarming sign that made her even more uneasy. She shared: “I had a bad feeling, but the doctor didn’t think to biopsy it since it looked the same as before, so I went along with what they thought.
“But that summer it grew so fast.”
As the mole continued to change, Hillary returned for another biopsy in October 2021. This time, the results confirmed the worst: the mole was invasive melanoma, reaching a depth of 2.1mm. She was immediately scheduled for surgical removal.
Only days later, further testing revealed that the cancer had already progressed to stage three, meaning it had begun to spread beyond the original site. Since starting treatment, Hillary’s face has also begun to swell as her body responds to the cancer and medical interventions.
How she felt, she added: “I was crushed.
“I got the news in a phone call when my husband was out of town on a biking trip without good phone signal.
“I immediately went on to Google and started researching everything about melanoma including doctors in my area – this all while my toddlers played around me.
“I was in a mode of shock that put me into action.
“All I knew how to do was to look at how to fight this, and I did.”
Hillary went through several procedures to remove suspicious spots on her face, and eventually needed a skin graft taken from her abdomen to cover the raw areas left behind.
She began immunotherapy, hoping it would finally put an end to her health struggles — but unfortunately, it was only the start.
Because the melanoma on her scalp was so aggressive, she had to receive immunotherapy infusions every four weeks for two years. Throughout that period, doctors continued performing biopsies and wide-margin excisions to keep an eye on any changes.
The treatment eventually took a toll on her body, and Hillary developed painful arthritis. In August 2023, she decided to stop immunotherapy, and thankfully, her scans showed she was cancer-free.
She said: “I felt hopeful that it was over, but I always had that thought that it might come back.
“I knew I needed to be followed by my oncologist closely with scans.
“Anxiety around scans was a real thing, but thankfully my scans were clear.
“I was honestly hopeful it was never going to come back, and my doctor was too.”
In March 2024, Hillary noticed that a lymph node had become hard. She immediately contacted her oncologist, and after it was removed and tested, doctors discovered it was metastatic melanoma. She was placed back on immunotherapy, which made her extremely unwell.
Since then, Hillary has continued to find new tumours — including another hard lymph node in May 2025 and a concerning spot on her right lung.
In October 2025, she began TILs therapy, a treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to fight cancer. Starting the therapy required a long preparation process, including chemotherapy.
As part of the treatment, she received IL-2 immunotherapy to help multiply the T-cells in her body. This caused significant swelling in her face, adding to the difficulties she was already facing.
She added: “It got to the point where my left eye was swollen shut and my neck was even full of fluid.
“My left ear and skin were secreting fluid from how swollen it was.
“The pain was excruciating.”
It was decided to end the treatment after three of the six planned doses, and Hillary has been recovering at home since.
She said: “Parenting during the TILS process was hard.
“I couldn’t risk getting infected with a virus, so I had my maintain my distance.
“It hurt my heart, but my parents and husband really stepped up to take care of everything.
“I still tried to be involved from afar – wearing a mask to talk to my kids, and asking them about their day.”
“I do feel like my tumour is shrinking, and the swelling is down.
“My pain is finally gone as well.
“Now, we are just waiting to the TIL cells to work their magic.”
How her ailment has impacted on her family, she said: “I was diagnosed when my youngest was three years old, so I do not think he remembers a mother without cancer.
“That affects my heart so much because you never want your children to have to face something like this.
“What helps us is our faith, which has brought so much hope and peace during this time.
“My faith tells me everything is going to be OK regardless of what is going on around me.
“This peace that I have had throughout this process is really supernatural.”
How she feels about life despite her ailment, she said: “I feel like the best thing you can do is to stay busy as much as you can to keep your mind off of everything. Emotionally there has been some hard times, mostly when I have bad reactions from the medications.
“Feeling ill when you don’t have an end in sight sometimes can be exhausting and daunting, but I just pray through it.
“I also tell myself I have no other choice but to fight because of my kids and my husband, and my love for them.
“’Smile through it’ has been my quote throughout my whole journey – no matter what, there is always joy to be found.
“And learn to advocate for yourself – I learned that no one else was going to.
“I asked for a different dermatologist that would actually biopsy what I wanted biopsied, I researched the best surgical oncologist and melanoma specialist in the area, and I made appointments, and scheduled everything before I was even told what to do.
“I definitely went into action.”
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Woman caught after drowning her 5-year-old child following claims by a spiritualist that the child was preventing her from getting pregnant again
A woman has caught as she drowns her 5-year-old child after allegedly believing that the child was the reason she had been unable to conceive again.
According to information shared in a video circulating on social media, the woman claimed that she had not become pregnant since giving birth to the child five years ago.
According to her account, the man told her that the child was responsible for her condition and warned that unless the child was gotten rid of, she would either continue to face difficulties conceiving or give birth to children with similar challenges with her 5year old child who is also unable to walk.
The woman reportedly acted on the advice before she was stopped and confronted by members of the public.
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According to the woman who threw her 5-year-old child into a river in Benin, she said that after giving birth to the child, she was unable to conceive again. She also claimed that the child had not been able to walk since birth.
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 9, 2026
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You claim to be minding your business but you go into his Snapchat stories at midnight to peep on him — MC Fish new lover calls out someone spying on her man
Gbemi, the new partner of Nigerian entertainer Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has taken to social media to call out an individual she accused of repeatedly viewing her partner’s Snapchat stories late at night.
MC Fish is also known as the former husband of actress Anita Joseph.
In a post shared online, Gbemi expressed frustration over what she described as constant attention from someone she believes should not be monitoring their private updates.
She wrote:
“Minding your business but every midnight, you go dey him Snapchat story dey peep.
“Wonder why we can’t practice what we preach.”
The post has since circulated online, drawing attention from social media users who reacted to the indirect message and speculated about who it might be directed at.
While Gbemi did not mention any specific individual
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I need a woman that is pure and respectful that does not know man — Single man cries out
A Nigerian man has sparked reactions on social media after publicly sharing the qualities he is looking for in a potential wife.
The 44-year-old, who described himself as a born-again Christian and “purity preacher,” said he is ready to settle down and can fully take care of a woman financially.
He wrote:
“44 yrs. Well educated. Born again and purity preacher. AS and O+ . I do business (buying and selling). I can take care of a woman now. Please I need a pure sister who is born again and respectful. 25 to 33 yrs. I will like a university graduate. Someone capable of coordinating things. I hope you get it. Please I need a girl that doesn’t know ma(e)n willing to settle down before 2027 starts. Please chat me on 08030893340,”
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South African Man Injured After Being Mistaken for Robbery Suspect
A 29-year-old South African man was left seriously injured after he was allegedly mistaken for a robbery suspect and attacked by two unidentified men in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident reportedly occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The pair allegedly accused the two friends of being involved in robberies in the area before launching a violent attack using a metal object.
During the assault, the 29-year-old suffered a broken hand along with injuries to his head, face and other parts of his body.
His friend was reportedly able to flee the scene and escape further harm.
Emergency responders from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called to the location and arrived at approximately 1:49 a.m.
Following the incident, both men reportedly denied any involvement in criminal activities and maintained that they were not robbery suspects.
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Woman who fries akara and bread caught with human waste mixed with the beans she uses for akara
A woman has sparked outrage on social media after a video emerged showing her being confronted by residents over allegations that she used a suspicious substance while preparing akara for sale.
The incident was shared by X user @crownprincecom2, who claimed the woman was apprehended along Ani Street on Ikom-Obudu Road in Cross River State.
According to the post, the incident reportedly occurred on June 5, 2026.
Witnesses at the scene repeatedly urged her to open the bag and explain what she was carrying. The crowd continued questioning her as tensions rose during the confrontation.
At one point in the video, some individuals attempted to pull the item from her hands. After a brief struggle, the contents allegedly fell to the ground, prompting strong reactions from those gathered at the scene.
People in the video could be heard expressing shock and disbelief, with some shouting, “Jesus, this is wickedness.”
Sharing the video, the X user wrote: “Video showing a woman who’s known for selling akara and bread at Ani street in Ikom Obudu road was caught on Friday the 5th of June 2026 mixing stool, the solid waste eliminated from the human body with the beans that she’s using to fry akara to sell to the public.Repost”
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Video showing a woman who's known for selling akara and bread at Ani street in Ikom Obudu road was caught on Friday the 5th of June 2026 mixing stool, the solid waste eliminated from the human body with the beans that she's using to fry akara to sell to the public.Repost😭 pic.twitter.com/KvsoW9nfin
— GRV Stan (@CrownprinceCom2) June 6, 2026
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I have been in Germany for the past 4 years. I am homeless, jobless, and have no degree — Man cries out
A man identified as Lennox Mugambi has shared his heartbreaking story of how his dream of building a better life in Germany turned into years of homelessness.
Speaking during an interview, Mugambi revealed that he has been homeless in Frankfurt, Germany, for the past four years despite spending nearly a decade hoping for an opportunity to leave Africa and start a new life abroad.
“I have been sleeping outside for two years but have been homeless for four years. I was staying in a place where other homeless people slept, but since I could not cope with their rules and regulations, I was thrown out. They are very strict. Some of the rules include having to sleep and wake up at certain times, being present, and always being reachable, among others,” he said.
Mugambi explained that one of the major factors that worsened his situation was the loss of his personal documents, which he said were stolen.
He stressed the importance of keeping identification documents safe, noting that stolen documents can easily be misused.
“When documents are stolen, they can be used for illegal activities. Some are even sold and can end up in the wrong hands. It is very important to keep them on you or store them somewhere safe. As soon as your residence permit or documents are lost, you should report it to the police. I also got in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the matter, so I am just waiting for communication,” he said.
The father of one also opened up about personal and family challenges that contributed to his current circumstances.
According to him, he did not have a good relationship with his father, and the pressures of balancing education, work, and family responsibilities eventually became overwhelming.
“I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree, but I got overwhelmed by stress and everything broke down. During that period, I became a father. My daughter is now turning five years old. At the same time, I had to work full-time while pursuing my studies and taking care of my family. It was not easy,” he explained.
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I need a husband that will provide for and take care of me — 57-year-old woman cries out
A 57-year-old woman has sparked conversations on social media after publicly revealing that she is still single and searching for a life partner.
In a video shared on X, the woman made a heartfelt appeal, stating that she is looking for a caring and responsible man who would be willing to share his life with her.
Speaking in the video, she said:
“I’m a single woman. I need a husband. I’m 57 years old, and I need a man that will take care of me and provide for me. He shouldn’t be more than 58 to 60 years old.”
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I need a husband that will provide for and take care of me — 57-year-old woman cries out pic.twitter.com/y3PG6ib52I
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) June 5, 2026
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Influencer couple Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley reveal they terminated pregnancy after learning their baby had Down syndrome
Influencer couple Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have shared the difficult news that they recently ended a pregnancy after receiving a prenatal diagnosis indicating that their unborn baby had Down syndrome.
Jesse made the announcement through his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, June 3, where he opened up about the emotional decision the couple faced following the diagnosis.
According to Jesse, the couple made what he described as a “difficult decision” after learning about their baby’s condition.
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I have always wanted to marry a Nigerian — Wife of Nigerian businessman Okwudili Umenyior says as they tie the knot in Greece
Anastasia Malandrenia, the Greek wife of Nigerian businessman Okwudili “Dilly” Umenyior, has revealed that she always dreamed of marrying a Nigerian man.
Her revelation comes weeks after the couple exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony held in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2026.
Anastasia made the statement while reacting to a post shared by her husband on Instagram. In the post, Umenyior admitted that he never imagined he would marry a foreigner until he met Anastasia.
Responding to his message, Anastasia disclosed that, unlike her husband, she had always hoped to marry a Nigerian man.
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Katie Price turns heads in bikini photos as she enjoys sunbathing in Dubai
Despite her husband being at the center of headlines in recent weeks following his detention in a Dubai prison, Katie Price appears to be making the most of her time in the city.
The television personality took to Instagram to share a series of stunning photos of herself relaxing by a pool in Dubai.
The post comes shortly after she travelled to Dubai to reunite with her husband, Lee Andrews, following reports of his release from Al Awir Central Prison.
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