Popular personal shopper and market plug on X, Aunty Esther, has sparked a fresh wave of reactions after it was revealed that she declined a blood transfusion recommended by doctors as part of her cancer treatment.
Aunty Esther shared earlier that her test results were out and the cancer was found in her breast and armpit. She thanked everyone who donated towards her treatment and assured the public that updates would keep coming.
But shortly after, one of the fundraiser coordinators, Sir Dickson, announced that he and another volunteer doctor were stepping away from handling her case. According to him, doctors advised that she undergo a blood transfusion to stabilise her levels before chemotherapy, but she refused on religious grounds as a Jehovah’s Witness.
He added that her church members reportedly warned she would be disfellowshipped if she accepted blood, while some family members allegedly insisted that “whatever happens is God’s will.” He said that while her belief is respected, they cannot continue leading a fundraiser where the patient is rejecting the ideal treatment that could save her life.
