Celebrating survival: Sulosh Pillay's journey of hope

CELEBRATING 27 years of remission is Sulosh Pillay, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1998.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

The 62-year-old is the chairperson of the Daughters of Africa organisa-tion where a significant aspect of her work involves raising awareness about cancer, offering screenings and testing, and providing support to those affected by cancer.

"Through my work, I aim to pro-mote early detection and provide essen-tial information that can save lives. This cause is deeply personal to me because cancer has affected my own family," said Pillay.

"My mother and sister had cancer.

My mother was diagnosed with kid-ney cancer in 1995 but it was too late and she passed away three years after her diagnosis. My sister and I are survivors.

"My sister, Pama Naidoo (68), was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986, and I was diagnosed in 1998 at age 35 with colon cancer.

"Our survival is a testament to the importance of early detection and treat-ment. I am living proof that there is always hope.