Mercy Johnson Sets the Record Straight: “I Do Not Have Cancer”

Nollywood film star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has cleared the air regarding her health status following the circulation of a viral video that sparked widespread concern.

The viral clip, taken from her cooking show Mercy’s Menu, featured a heartfelt conversation between Mercy and veteran actress Joke Silva, where she opened up about her personal health battles and notable weight changes. During this segment, she mentioned undergoing surgery to remove her thyroid after facing a cancer scare.

However, this statement was widely misunderstood. Many fans assumed that the actress had been diagnosed with cancer and subsequently flooded social media with prayers and messages of support.

In response, Mercy Johnson-Okojie took to her verified Instagram account to release a video statement, clarifying the misinformation. She confirmed that she is not battling cancer and explained the nature of her condition.

In her words, “I’m grateful for the love, the calls, the messages, and the prayers, but I need to clarify that I do not have cancer. My doctor initially suspected a tumour on my thyroid might be cancerous, but after thorough medical examinations, it was confirmed to be benign.”

Mercy further elaborated, “A short clip from Mercy’s Menu has been making rounds. Unfortunately, it was edited in a way that lacked full context. What I said was that I had a cancer scare. There was a swelling on my neck – as you might notice from the scar – and my medical team treated it seriously. I had complications with my thyroid gland.”

She concluded her video message with reassurance: “I am perfectly healthy. Thank you all again for your concern and support, but please be assured – I do not have cancer.”

Reference on thyroid conditions: Mayo Clinic – Thyroid Nodules