Branton Matondo
MUTARE-Life has been a bitter voyage for one Isaac Dube (35) who was diagnosed with an odd skin cancer that has affected his life socially as well as economically.
Dube who has albinism and resides in Chirasika village in Bocha said life is not getting any better as the belligerent cancer has thrown him in a pit of unimaginable stigmatization.
“This condition started in 2010 but I got treatment and felt better but the situation got worse in 2015 and up to date, I have failed to recover because I am unable to buy the sunscreen lotion, sunglasses and a sunhat for myself as I am unemployed,” said Dube.
Adding to the unfortunate turn of events, Dube said it has not been easy getting a job for the past 12 years citing that in most cases his efforts are pushed under the carpet.
“In 2009 I went to seek employment in Chiadzwa at the diamond mining companies and they all rejected me because of my albinism condition.
“The doctors said that I have skin cancer in 2016. My left eye has become slightly obscured although I am still having sight. The doctors have said that they want to remove the growth lodged inside my left eye before it spreads to the right eye,” he added.
The 35 year old Dube has been surviving on hand outs to finance his medication, with his situation however still heading far south.
Dube’s call is an appeal to the family of Zimbabwe to offer a helping hand so that he gets treatment.
Wellwishers who might have any form of assistance for Isaac Dube can contact him on +263776 168 810.
