INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
GUWAHATI: When masters professional athlete Morjina Begum (63) was identified with breast cancer five years earlier, some told her that she
didnt have much time left
After surgical treatment in 2018, she remained in medical facility till 2020 fighting to improve
However amidst the pandemic in 2015, she had a relapse and was once again brought under rigorous medication.A year later on, nevertheless,
Morjina-- a homeowner of Baladmari village in Assams Goalpara district-- has actually ended up being a motivation for others by winning a
silver in the 4x100 metres relay at the National Masters Athletics Championship 2023 held in Kolkata from February 14 to 18
The event was arranged by the Masters Athletic Federation of India.Morjina became an athlete after 35 years of age
Because 2010, she has participated in several nationwide and worldwide occasions
After the operation at a Guwahati hospital, she was more treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy at B Borooah Cancer Institute
Even as physicians offered her the go-ahead to go into the sports arena, Morjina was detered by federation officials from taking part as
they were concerned about her physical fitness and health
Despite all the difficulties, I went ahead and filled the type for participation, she said on Wednesday.Before her medical diagnosis in
2018, Morjina was trained by her own child, likewise a sportsperson, and won rewards at both nationwide and state-level occasions
Her passion was relentless even as a few of her close ones who might not believe she would be back on track
But after the completion of treatment, Morjina was twice as motivated.Morjina was offered financial aid and motivation by BBCI physicians to
participate in the occasion
Morjina had actually gotten cardiac poisonous chemotherapy
Regardless of that she not just took part in an athletic event however likewise won, which reveals what real determination can attain, said
Munlima Hazarika, teacher of medical oncology at BBCI
Dr Manigreeva Krishnatreya, medical officer at BBCI, said Morjinas story needs to be informed lot of times
She is a true source of inspiration for millions of females who are diagnosed with breast cancer
