{"id":213225,"date":"2024-10-05T09:33:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=213225"},"modified":"2024-10-05T09:33:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:33:09","slug":"jamilla-kirwan-celebrates-the-end-of-chemo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/jamilla-kirwan-celebrates-the-end-of-chemo\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamilla Kirwan celebrates the end of chemo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3732850334\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>SOURCE: DAILY OBSERVER\/NEWSCO By Robert Andre Emmanuel<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-3887739877\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of helping others overcome their own health challenges, and putting smiles on the faces of others, Jamilla Kirwan had her moment to smile brightly as a heartwarming scene enveloped the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) yesterday, filled to capacity with family, friends, colleagues, and medical staff celebrating her significant milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former Carnival and Jaycees Queen, actress, and media personality marked the official completion of her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.<\/p><div id=\"antig-234231837\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3574487225\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirwan, known for her vibrant personality and community involvement, was diagnosed with breast cancer in February after discovering a lump in her breast in June of the previous year.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2280214654\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, 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recounted. \u201cBut then he said those magical words \u2013 \u2018We caught it early.&#8217;\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-587276519\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey through chemotherapy, which began in April, was not without its challenges. Kirwan experienced tough side effects, particularly from medications meant to combat the chemo\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, she credits her robust support system for helping her navigate the difficult times.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2544015639\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think anybody can go it alone,\u201d Kirwan emphasized, surrounded by her family, including some of her siblings, and her two children, Jordyn and Justin Henriquez. \u201cEveryone here played a role in my journey. I felt like they were with me every step of the way.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-4220780114\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The oncology team at the SLBMC, led by Consultant Oncologist at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Dr&nbsp;Hanybal&nbsp;Yazigi, were praised for their expertise and compassionate care of Kirwan and other cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/front-cancer-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/antiguaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/front-cancer-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"front cancer (1)\" class=\"wp-image-296507\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Yazigi took the opportunity to stress the importance of early detection, outlining the three pillars of breast cancer screening: monthly self-exams starting at age 20, annual clinical breast exams from age 40, and regular mammograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration included a raffle for the oncology staff, whom Kirwan praised as \u201cthe best-kept secret\u201d at the hospital. Prizes included helicopter tours and luxury accommodations, a gesture of gratitude for what Kirwan described as exemplary customer service from the entire oncology team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout her treatment, Kirwan continued to work remotely for the Calvin Ayre Foundation, where she assists with various community outreach programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her boss, Calvin Ayre, she said, showed tremendous support, allowing her the flexibility to balance work and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the celebration was not just about Kirwan\u2019s personal victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She shared the spotlight with her mother, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer during Kirwan\u2019s treatment, which, thanks to early detection and successful surgery, her mother\u2019s prognosis was deemed excellent, needing neither chemotherapy nor radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mario, Kirwan\u2019s brother, highlighted the family\u2019s resilient spirit, noting that all their father\u2019s children are workaholics. \u201cI watched my sister for two days take it like she was GI Jane,\u201d he said, emphasizing her strength throughout the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among those offering support were Ischikelle Corbin and Chandera Codrington\u2014two of the Carnival Queens contestants whom Kirwan has mentored over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about their involvement, Kirwan said, \u201cThese young ladies are so amazing. 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Sometimes I was exhausted, but you want to pour into young people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She particularly praised two former queens present at the celebration, calling them \u201camazing role models\u201d and emphasizing the need for such figures in today\u2019s society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional celebration reached its peak when Kirwan\u2019s children offered moving tributes to their mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her daughter recalled her mother\u2019s inspiring motto: \u201cShe always tells us that you must always be a rubber ball\u2014when life gives you challenges, you must bounce back up and never give up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her son praised his mother\u2019s unwavering positivity, saying, \u201cShe\u2019s always upbeat and happy about the situation, even in negative times.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codrington shared how meeting Kirwan changed her life, stating that \u201cQueen of Carnival is the best thing that happened to me because I cannot even imagine ending the year never having met her,\u201d she said, describing Kirwan as \u201ca breath of fresh air\u201d and \u201ca ball of fire and light.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She marveled at how Kirwan managed to train three queens during her chemotherapy sessions, calling it \u201cimmaculate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ischikelle Corbin spoke through tears about Kirwan\u2019s dedication, what with her undergoing treatment, but continuing to stay up late for practice sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s not just my communication coach, she\u2019s my mentor\u2026 my inspiration, my role model,\u201d Corbin said, noting how Kirwan maintained her bright spirit even during the most challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Kirwan moves forward, she plans to use her experience to advocate for cancer awareness and support for patients and families affected by the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis journey has taught me so much about resilience, the power of community, and the importance of early detection,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to help others navigate their own journeys with hope and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event concluded with Kirwan ringing the traditional bell that signifies the end of chemotherapy treatment, a sound that echoed through the ward, symbolizing triumph and new beginnings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2375105763\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOURCE: DAILY OBSERVER\/NEWSCO By Robert Andre Emmanuel After years of helping others overcome their own health challenges, and putting smiles on the faces of others, Jamilla Kirwan had her moment to smile brightly as a heartwarming scene enveloped the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) yesterday, filled to capacity with family, friends, colleagues, and medical [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":213226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-213225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v24.1) - 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