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Madam Zarimah Mohamad's burial at the Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery yesterday. Her eldest son said she had Stage 3 breast cancer about five years ago. She had surgery and chemotherapy, and had been feeling unwell since, but chose to continue working

Madam Zarimah Mohamad's burial at the Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery yesterday. Her eldest son said she had Stage 3 breast cancer about five years ago. She had surgery and chemotherapy, and had been feeling unwell since, but chose to continue working to help pay the medical bills.

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A breast cancer survivor, Madam Zarimah Mohamad was facing the prospect of another prolonged battle with the disease.
She often felt unwell but the mother of four continued working to help pay for her medical bills.
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