Last year, Greensboro Police Department Corporal Eka Isangedighi noticed a lump under her arm. At first, she thought it was a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding. Doctors later confirmed it was lymphoma, a diagnosis that changed her life as she cared for a newborn and a toddler.
“It was devastating. I’d just had a baby,” Isangedighi told FOX 8.
Balancing Motherhood and Recovery
Isangedighi, a supervisor for school resource officers, is now on light duty while undergoing treatment. With two toddlers at home, she said staying strong is her only option. “I got to get it together so I can get up and be there for my kids,” she said.
Her 20‑year career in public service began in 2008 as a 911 operator. She later became a patrol officer, school resource officer, detective, and now serves as a corporal.
Support System Provides Strength to Eka Isangedighi
Isangedighi said her support system helps her fight through difficult days. “That definitely helps on the days that I’m too tired to do anything or need to get the dishes done. I do have a great support system,” she said…