Kenyan actress Veronica Waceke diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Veronica Waceke. Photo: Facebook

Kenyan actress, Veronica Waceke is soliciting financial support after being diagnosed of thyroid cancer few weeks back.

Veronica’s ailment started off as a painless swelling around her neck and glottis region which resulted in frequent hospital visitation. After some tests at Kenyatta National Hospital, the doctors confirmed that the young actress is suffering from thyroid cancer.

Following this, the actress will need to undergo a procedural surgery (costing approximately Ksh 400,000) which will see to the removal of her thyroid gland. A Facebook account with the name ‘The Art Synthesis-Charity Event for Veronica Waceke’ has been set up by some artists to aid her support with its first open event holding on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Alliance Francaise.

The event will be graced by representatives from the Africa Cancer foundation and entertainers- Jalango, Mama Baha, Nice Githinji, Lizz Njagah, Janet Kirina, Gerald Langiri. Martin Githinji,Ziki, Asali,Heartstrings, Ruth Maingi,Wakimani, Maryanne Nungo.

Popularly known as Citizen TV’s ‘Mother-In-Law’, Veronica has also featured in other local TV programmes including ‘Machachari’, ‘Higher Learning’, ‘Guy centre’, ‘Be the Judge’, ‘Makutano Junction’.