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Taiwo Hassan battles stage-four cancer as family seeks medical help
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, is battling stage-four cancer. His daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, have made emotional public appeals via social media, seeking recommendations for medical specialists, hospitals, or oncology centers capable of treating him.
The family clarified that they are not seeking financial donations, noting that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) has been providing financial support for medical expenses. A significant challenge facing the family is that although Hassan secured a visa for India, he is currently medically unfit to fly, necessitating local or specialized intervention.
The situation has prompted a massive response from the Nigerian film industry. Colleagues such as Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, and Bolaji Amusan have rallied support, urging the public to help find advanced treatment options. Amidst the news, medical professionals have clarified that the cessation of chemotherapy in stage-four cases often indicates a transition to palliative care to manage symptoms rather than a refusal of treatment by hospitals. Additionally, the family has dismissed online rumors regarding the actor's death as false.
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Kira Taiwo · Lima Taiwo · Nollywood · Solomon Adeola · Solomon Olamilekan Adeola · Taiwo Hassan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) has provided financial assistance to the family. thepodiummedia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Enoh has been assisting the family by paying the actor's medical bills.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Hospitals have reportedly informed the family that they will no longer provide chemotherapy treatment for the actor. glamtush.com · www.withinnigeria.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The actor is reportedly experiencing severe pain and physical symptoms including a swollen stomach.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. glamtush.com · thepodiummedia.com · www.withinnigeria.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The family stated they are not seeking financial donations but are looking for medical specialists or treatment centers. glamtush.com · www.withinnigeria.com