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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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British Explorers Stunned After Discovering Hidden World War II Nazi Bunker in France
The remarkable discovery was made during a trip to northern France after the team noticed a small patch of concrete protruding from scrubland.
Inside, they found original drawings and markings still etched into the walls by the soldiers who had been stationed there more than 80 years ago.
Speaking about the discovery, Stuart, a member of Forgotten and Forbidden Explorers, said:
“We were about to call it a day in France when my colleague noticed a tiny bit of concrete in the scrub.
“What revealed itself inside blew our minds.
“The bunker is in northern France on an old German airfield from 1940.
“A database gave us an idea of where to look but then it was up to us to go and see.
“The item in question could have been demolished so it’s all luck of the draw.
“But it’s all part of the research.”
Stuart added that the bunker is located on private land and believes the landowner is likely aware of its existence.
“It’s on private land so I’d expect the farmer knows it’s there.”
The discovery has fascinated history enthusiasts online, offering a rare glimpse into a wartime structure that has remained hidden for decades.
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British Explorers Stunned After Discovering Hidden World War II Nazi Bunker in France pic.twitter.com/ShnPFjyM93
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) July 4, 2026
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Wheelchair User Forced to Crawl Down Stairs After Lift Malfunctions
The incident, which reportedly occurred on June 27, was captured on video and later shared online.
The video eventually reached Mayor Janete Aparecida, who called for an investigation into the incident and ordered officials to identify the woman involved.
After locating her, authorities advised her to file a police report so the circumstances surrounding the incident could be formally investigated.
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Wheelchair User Forced to Crawl Down Stairs After Lift Malfunctions pic.twitter.com/8QEOAEjvES
— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) July 2, 2026
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I Was Just Launching My Shirt Business Then – Lady Cries Out as She Claims a TikTok Spiritualist Salt Bath for Good Luck Advice Ruined Her Life
In a video, she explained that everything began after she watched a TikTok video in which a self-described spiritualist advised people seeking good luck to bathe with salt and water.
According to her, she had just launched her clothing business at the time and was receiving a steady flow of customers whenever she advertised her products on her WhatsApp status.
However, she claimed that things took a different turn afterward.
According to the lady, her business began to slow down, sales dropped significantly, and she eventually found herself with no money in her bank account.
Reflecting on her experience, she cautioned people against blindly following everything they see on social media, especially advice related to spiritual practices.
She urged viewers to think carefully before acting on online content and encouraged them not to imitate every trend they come across.
See the video below…
@vintage_shirtsinlagos Omooo!!!!!😭😂😂💔 #spiritual #spiritualwork #fyp #viralvideo #vintageshirtsinlagos ♬ original sound – SplendorbyMofe
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Couples Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building Antenna for Marriage Proposal
The pair, who were dressed in black, were seen scaling the building’s antenna without safety harnesses before standing on a narrow ledge near the summit, approximately 443 metres (1,454 feet) above Manhattan.
“When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”
The daring stunt drew the attention of authorities, and shortly after the climbers descended from the antenna at around 1 p.m., officers moved in and arrested them.
According to reports, the two individuals are believed to be Russian nationals.
Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department told AFP:
“Two individuals were taken into custody without incident. There are no injuries reported. Charges are pending, and the investigation is still ongoing.”
No injuries were reported during the incident, and authorities are continuing their investigation.
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BREAKING: Two people have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City, holding a banner from the skyscraper's antenna reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 1, 2026
As of now it's unclear how the pair reached the top of the… pic.twitter.com/rUPZ6nc1eK
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It Feels Like a Dream – Former Actress Grace Bassey Announces Her Engagement
Former Nigerian actress Grace Bassey Effah has announced that she is officially engaged.
Sharing the announcement, she wrote:
“It Feels Like A Dream But When True Love Finds You
You MELT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♾️♾️❤️❤️❤️♾️♾️”
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I See Them as My Brothers, Not for a Relationship – Tems Explains Why She Says She Can Never Date or Marry a Nigerian Man
During an interview at the BET Awards, Tems was asked whether she would consider making a move on Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye if given the opportunity.
She said:
“I know who Maduka Okoye is but I don’t know him personally. I wish I did though. But shooting shots at him, we don’t do that over here.
“We Nigerian celebrities friend each others and we are family. I see my male colleagues as brothers,”
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Nigerians React as Nigerian Man and His U.S Partner Get Married
The photos were first shared by TikTok user @dessyworld247, who congratulated the couple and wished them a happy married life.
In the caption accompanying the post, the user wrote:
Celebrate Love: Congratulations to the Happy Couple
Join us in celebrating love and friendship! Congratulations to the beautiful couple on their marriage!”
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Married at 19, Got Divorced at 24, Collected Half of His Property – Regina Daniels Brags, Shades Her Ex-Husband, Ned Nwoko
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has stirred reactions on social media after reportedly celebrating her divorce from her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
According to reports, the actress shared a now-deleted post on her TikTok page reflecting on her marriage and divorce.
She captioned the video:
“Married at 19, Divorced at 24, Collect half of his property”
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Nothing do your shoulder girl. Chop life.
— Nonso 🎀 (@maxnonso) June 28, 2026
Regina Daniels pic.twitter.com/UfmdFw0JEu
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You Married Him Because of Money – Nigerians React as Woman Officially Marries Her German Partner
The newlywed posted pictures from the ceremony on her social media page, celebrating the occasion with a heartfelt caption.
She wrote:
“and the lord made it to happen”
She ended the post with the Nigerian flag and wedding ring emojis alongside the German flag.
However, the post drew mixed reactions from social media users. While some congratulated the couple and wished them a happy married life, others questioned her motives for the marriage, with some alleging that she married the man because of financial benefits.
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Ghanaian Woman Collapses After Finding out her Husband Secretly Married Another Wife
A Ghanaian woman has reportedly been hospitalized after collapsing upon discovering that her husband had allegedly married another woman without her knowledge.
The incident was shared on Facebook by a man identified as Fati Aboni, who said the woman is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. According to him, the incident occurred on Friday, June 26.
He wrote: “First wife is at the hospital on admission and second wife is home enjoying her new marriage.
My dear brothers, uncles and Fathers, I will plead with you on this issue.
Polygamy has become part of us and it has come to stay. Most women have accepted the fact that it has come to stay.
But we beg you, If you will add another woman as second wife, inform your first wife either a week to the program or even if you can’t tell her, inform the heads of the family, people you know your wife respects so they find a suitable way to put it up to to her.
But don’t finish with the marriage for the first wife to hear it somewhere as rumors before you confirm it.
This happened in Ashaiman.The second wife marriage happened last week, during the process, the man was home all day with his first wife enjoying happily as they usually do yet the man couldn’t inform her. At least he could hv used that as an opportunity to let his wife know that he is bringing in a second wife.
He kept quiet on the issue and today the wife found out and felt unconscious so she was rushed to the hospital.
Anyway congrats to the new wife and speedy recovery to the first wife. My fellow Muslims ladies, put it in mind that, Muslims men are polygamous and you are not too special, as you are going happily, know that another one will join you. With that mindset, you won’t feel much pains when it happens 😊
As our brother Alhaji Zaaki Sobolo said one woman can never reach a man…unless a sick man”
