It is a clinical condition caused by cancerous cells that produce a lot of gelatinous ascites (tumours). The tumours can impede digestion or organ function. Symptoms may include abdominal or pelvic pain and/or bloating, distension, digestive disorders, weight changes, and infertility.
She was apparently diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, after three operations and six cycles of chemotherapy, which has not been responsive to treatment at all. The accumulating cost of the treatments and her deteriorating health left her emotionally drained.
When hope seemed lost for Tebogo she found out in November 2014 that is had been more complicated than everyone expected, which explained why her treatments have not been effective. Apparently doctors in South Africa are relatively unaware of this disease and its symptoms. Tebogo met with medical professors at the University of Cape Town at the beginning of the year.
They discussed her options moving forward and apparently they are going to try and perform the procedure here in South Africa for the first time. Which is going to cost a small fortune but still less than going oversees.
“Going overseas to get the procedure done will cost over a million rand,” said Tebogo.
She has documented her life and her battle with cancer in her new book called ‘A life lived… cancer survived’ which is launching on May 15 at Ridge Casino.
It also talks about her success in life including her business ventures and her running in Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2013. Her next step is getting her book published and then looking ahead and continuing the fight with the history making procedure.
“My prayer to God is that he will keep me so that I can assist others who might be suffering from Pseudomascoma Peritonie and do not even know it,” Tebogo said with determination.
For more information about her new book contact her on 079 170 6935.
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