Ibrahima Madougou
Leukemia
Niger

I am a former leukemia patient, now healed for nine years thanks to treatment in Morocco. My illness began with persistent bronchitis and coughing. Although the bronchitis was treated, new symptoms emerged: anemia, extreme fatigue, and frequent headaches. After thorough medical examinations, I was diagnosed with leukemia.

Being diagnosed with cancer at just nine years old was incredibly difficult. The disease had already started affecting my brain, causing facial paralysis. Due to the severity of my condition, I was urgently evacuated to Morocco for treatment.

In Morocco, I underwent both chemotherapy and radiotherapy—an extremely tough journey for a child. Throughout the ordeal, I was supported and accompanied by my mother. After many challenges, I was officially declared cured in 2012.

My experience inspired me to write a book titled The Stamps of Destiny, which was published in Paris, France, in 2017. Driven by a desire to help others facing similar struggles, I also founded an NGO dedicated to fighting cancer in Niger.

Today, I continue my advocacy work with the support of the World Patients Alliance, focusing not only on cancer but on all diseases affecting patients around the world.

“Born to Fight: A Childhood Cancer Survivor’s Mission"