'I Couldn't Save Her, But She Saved Me' - Fighting Leukaemia Uncut with Nikiya Love
Mar 18, 2024
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In this podcast, Nikiya Love shares her emotional journey of battling leukaemia while pregnant, the importance of blood donations, and how a stranger's stem cells saved her life. The episode highlights the strength found in vulnerability and the profound impact of difficult circumstances on relationships and perspective.
Blood donations are crucial for saving lives, especially for cancer patients like Nickiya.
Nickiya's journey highlights the emotional struggles of balancing treatment and personal loss during leukemia.
Advocacy for women's health, mental well-being, and shared experiences empower individuals to find resilience.
Deep dives
Nickiya Love's Journey with Leukemia and the Importance of Blood Donation
Nickiya Love, a leukemia survivor, shares her emotional journey from diagnosis to treatment. She emphasizes the crucial role of blood donations in saving lives, having received over 55 blood products during her treatment. Nickiya highlights the impact of donating blood on cancer patients and advocates for increased awareness and participation in blood donation.
The Emotional Toll of Grief and Treatment Choices
Nickiya opens up about her experience of loss and grief, particularly the heartbreaking decision for a medical termination to save her own life. She expresses the deep emotional challenges of balancing treatment and personal loss, showcasing the complex decisions and realities faced during her journey with leukemia.
Resilience, Support, and Advocacy for Women's Health
Amidst her struggles, Nickiya finds strength in resilience, support from her husband, and advocacy for women's health. She highlights the power of vulnerability in sharing her journey to support others facing similar challenges. Nickiya's story emphasizes the importance of mental well-being, advocacy for women's health, and finding strength through shared experiences.
Promoting Awareness and Encouraging Action Towards Blood Donation
Nickiya's courageous story inspires action towards blood donation, stem cell registration, and supporting cancer research. She encourages listeners to prioritize giving blood and consider registering as potential stem cell donors. Nickiya's advocacy underscores the transformative impact of blood donations in saving lives and fostering hope for individuals battling cancer.
Joining the Love Squad and Amplifying the Message of Hope
Nickiya's involvement in the Love Squad and support for Hannah's Bloody Heroes showcases her commitment to spreading awareness and amplifying the message of hope. Through joining these initiatives and advocating for blood donation and cancer research, Nickiya continues to inspire others to make a difference through acts of kindness, solidarity, and community support.
Today's episode felt like such a privilege. We finally got to meet lifer Nikiya Love in person! You may have gotten to know Nikiya in the life uncut discussion group. Over the years Nikiya has brought us along for the ride throughout her fertility journey and her leukaemia diagnosis while she was pregnant with her beautiful daughter Lexi.
In this chat we speak about:
-Nikiya's IVF process -How her leukaemia diagnosis happened -Losing her beautiful daughter Lexi -What fertility looks like after chemo -The stem cells from a stranger that saved her life -How important blood donations are
Nikiya has a gentle strength and a grasp of what's truly important in life. This chat has left us feeling forever changed.