Veteran Actor Sadiq Daba recuperating in a London Hospital sends messages in a telephone conversation to appreciate the efforts of Nigerians in giving him a new life.
Daba while in Nigeria was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This came months after the actor was hospitalised for months due to leukemia.
Sunday Scoop put a call through to him to find out how he was doing. “Right now, I have a catheter inserted into my penis to ease the movement of urine. I have been in and out of hospitals for a while now. Next week, I also have to go for a biopsy to determine if I would need to do a major surgery. I have leukemia to battle with, then this prostate issue comes in. The pain is just too much for me,” he stated,
“I have been receiving treatment at LASUTH and OAUTH and the doctors have been wonderful. I was told that one of the side effects of the surgery is that my testicles would have to be removed.
That means I would be castrated and I don’t think I want that. The other option is that I would have to take injections that would cost N150,000 every two months, and I have to take it for about two years. You can imagine what the total cost would be,” he added.
But the story is different now. His telephone conversation with Azuka Jebose reveals the actor is recuperating very fast and wont need surgery to be fully back on his feet.
The unedited telephone conversation
“Azuka, morning o! ( well, it’s morning here in London), how you dey my brother? Before I start with you, please help me tell Nigerians that I am profoundly grateful for giving me hope to live again.
Nigerians saved my life: my family and I remain eternally grateful.
Done with the Doctors this week. All the test results for my prostate cancer did not find spread. I was told in Nigeria that it had spread to other organs of my body. But all tests here by Specialists came back negative, with regards to the spread.
It can be treated with drugs and injections.
Also, the doctors, after tests for Leukemia, concluded that it is in remission.
The Specialists placed me on drugs to help with the remission. I will see an oncologist on Monday; no need for an operation(surgery) to open me up.
In Nigeria, I was told I needed surgery. My brother na wa o. I am feeling like a sweepstakes winner.
These treatments are very expensive sha. Where I for get the money?. Na God send you, Soni Irabor, DrJoe Okei Odumakin and compassionate Nigerians to me o. Doctors placed me, effective immediately, on hormone treatments; Azuka, can you believe that?: no spread found….your prayers WORKED!!! Will be here for another two weeks for observation and then head home to recuperate!!!!.
Azuka, I feel spectacular. Shebi you hear my voice. God Bless Nigerians for this gift of life. Abeg help me thank them. I will live. My wife has been dancing nonestop o. I go call you again on Monday”.
“Sadiq my brother, the power of the people is the power of God. Continue to lively up your health.
Monday is moments away. We wait, excitedly.”
