Ex-NTV presenter Janet Kanini dies after battle with cancer

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  • In February 2016, Mrs Ikua announced she was cancer free.

Former NTV presenter Janet Kanini Ikua has passed on.

Mrs Ikua, 38, died on Saturday morning, her family said.

She was diagnosed with lung cancer stage four in 2015.

In February 2016, Mrs Ikua announced she was cancer free.

In a Facebook, she said an MRI scan conducted on her showed no signs of lesions in her liver, abdomen, bones, lymph nodes and lungs.

“My dear friends, relatives, colleagues, supporters, prayer warriors. I have wonderful news! Our prayers have been answered! I am redeemed from the affliction of cancer!” she posted.