Mercy Johnson, a popular Nollywood actress has refuted reports alleging that she is currently down with cancer.
This is coming after an old video of the actress resurfaced on social media amid her drastic weight loss controversy.
In the clip, the mother of four, in an emotional interview with veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva, talked about her health struggles and how she underwent major surgery to remove her Thyroid due to a cancer scare.
The actress was heard saying, “I had like a cancer skin in quote, and I had my Thyroid removed, and it was like a journey for us. We kept saying that we had to understand this was the new us.
“Let’s go get the surgery done. We got there, and they said I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life, and it was a reality that we had to sit down with.
“They told me I couldn’t miss my medication, telling me all of the side effects. I am reconciling with the truth at the point where we realize this is where we are.”
However, several reports linkened the actress’ significant weight loss to her health challenges.
In reponse to the reports, the mother of four via her instagram on Tuesday disclosed that she is hale and hearty and do not have cancer.
She further thanked her friends and well wishers who reached out to her after the viral reports.
In her words: “Hey guys, first of all, thank you so much for all of you who have been calling and sending prayers and messages.
“But, I do not have cancer. I notice that a clip from my TV show, Mercy Menu, has been flying around and I think it was cut.
“They cut the clip. I said I had a cancer scarce, means I had a swelling on my neck, if you can see the line there and My doctor felt it was something serious. I had problems with my thyroid. I am perfectly okay.
“Thank you for sending all those messages, but I am perfectly fine and healthy.”