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KimW's avatar
KimW
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8 years ago

Olivia Newton John now has metastatic cancer

Just read this on facebook and i've got to say i'm very saddened by this news how dare cancer come back after so so many years.

For Immediate Release

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN POSTPONES JUNE CONCERT DATES

May 30, 2017 - Las Vegas, NV — Olivia Newton-John is reluctantly postponing her June U.S. and Canadian concert tour dates. The back pain that initially caused her to postpone the first half of her concert tour, has turned out to be breast cancer that has metastasized to the sacrum.

In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows.

"I decided on my direction of therapies after consultation with my doctors and natural therapists and the medical team at my Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia,” says Olivia Newton-John.

There will be no interview requests accepted at this time as Olivia’s focus is on her treatment and healing. Ticket buyers for the upcoming concerts should contact venues directly about refunds. Rescheduled concert dates will be posted at OliviaNewton-John.com in the coming weeks.

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  • fairydust's avatar
    fairydust
    Member
    8 years ago
    Twenty years plus cancer free is pretty impressive. I think this highlights again that cancer does not discriminate. 
    Stuff happens . It does not mean give up. I think to me it means live life to the fullest.
     Maybe being on a really good diet/meditating/mindfullness ,excercizing etc are methods though that can enhance life and make you feel better regardless.
  • Andij's avatar
    Andij
    Member
    8 years ago
    It is sad. Yes it certainly brings the fears back to the front of your brain, instead of just sitting nicely at the back.
  • Harlee's avatar
    Harlee
    Member
    8 years ago
    Yes so very sad. I don't usually pay much attention to the stories about various celebrities that seem to consume so much time in magazines, TV and the internet but this certainly caught my attention. 
    I'm not sure what to think - after 20 years you would like to imagine you had escaped but I suppose 20 years before it returns is better than 2. 
    I agree CANCER SUCKS no matter how or when it gets you.

  • LMK74's avatar
    LMK74
    Member
    8 years ago
    Very sad after all this time. I think we all will fear a recurrence at some point. 
    CANCER SUCKS!!!
  • Cosette's avatar
    Cosette
    Member
    8 years ago
    Looks like we were posting at the same time. Great minds think alike, Kim. I'll delete my post and just add to this one.

    At BCNA, we are saddened to hear the news that Olivia Newton-John has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, more than 20 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis. 

    Breast cancer can return after many years, and for survivors the fear of cancer recurring or progressing is very real. Metastatic breast cancer is incurable, but many people with this diagnosis are able to survive for many years with a good quality of life. There are around 9,000 Australians, mostly women, who are living with metastatic breast cancer.

    BCNA is working hard to support women and men with metastatic breast cancer. We have a number of up-to-date, evidence-based resources available to assist people at the time of diagnosis and over the subsequent course of the illness. We provide information on the disease, treatments and how to live well with metastatic breast cancer. 

    Our major resource is the Hope and Hurdles kit, which you can order online here or by calling our helpline on 1800 500 258. 

    We have a couple of videos on these topics:

    Watch the fear of recurrence video here.
    Watch the fear of progression video here.

    If you need other resources or to talk to someone, BCNA’s helpline operates business hours Monday-Friday, and until 9PM on Tuesday and Thursday. We also offer free, professional one-on-one counselling support to women and men with metastatic breast cancer, and their families. For more information and to book an appointment, please call 1800 500 258.

    The announcement about Olivia was made on her Facebook page. You can read it here and leave a supportive comment if you like.